Annette Bridges

It isn’t difficult to understand why our days could feel off-balance if they are missing something that we feel is essential to our happiness, peace-of-mind, or well-being.

Reportedly, overpacking is the biggest travel mistake as well as the biggest life mistake we all make at times. Our life need not be backbreaking.

Italy and cappuccino have taught me what it means to “live in the moment.” No longer are these just words that sound like a good idea.

It’s hard to believe that I had almost forgotten that March was National Women’s History Month. I think the women (and men, too, for that matter) who capture my greatest respect are those who do whatever it takes to overcome some impossible obstacle.

I’ve always been told that good communication begins with good listening. And I’ve often wondered how many misunderstandings and conflicts could have been avoided by better listening.

Arrogance will poison any relationship -- whether the relationship is between husbands and wives, parents and children, bosses and their employees, or leaders and their constituents.

Perhaps we’ve all thrown one of these at least once in our lives. Maybe we know some folks who throw one every day. My favorite occasion for a pity party is when I’m feeling unappreciated and misunderstood.

No matter their gender, age, nationality or sport, Olympic athletes exude a spirit of endeavor that inspires me to keep reaching for my own dreams and goals. And I want to cheer them on as they reach for theirs!

If you’re like me, to stop procrastinating is easier said than done. But I’m getting tired of promising myself that I won’t wait until the last minute next time. I’m putting a stop to putting it off!

Maybe traveling isn’t as easy as it once was. Maybe it takes longer to get where you want to go and do what you want to do. Why should you stop going and stay home?

Every time disaster strikes, there will be those that conclude God’s will is at work. But I just can’t believe that God’s will for His children is pain and suffering.

If we’re going to make and implement goals, we need to believe our goals are attainable. Believing something might not be possible is surely self-defeating.

How many times when making a resolution, taking an action or when thinking about something you’re striving or hoping for, are you apprehensive, doubtful, leery, skeptical, unbelieving, wary or uptight about the desired results?

Are you ready to blaze a new road on your life journey?

A Facebook friend recently commented, “I’ll be happy to see 2009 in my rearview mirror.”