Author: Janine

  • Best of: QFY 153 – Assume good intent

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] This episode is a reminder to assume good intent when it comes to the actions and words of others. To often we think the worst. We don’t give people slack we do ourselves when we have a bad day. Assuming good intent frees you from the stress that…

  • Best of: QFY 148 – Successful days start early

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Getting up earlier has been one of my most significant changes that I have made. It has not only brought me more time in my day, but it sets a different tone for my days. Instead of rolling into the day, I can control my day. I do…

  • Best of: QFY 144 – An end in mind

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] When you have an end in mind, you have something that gives you a reason. It will carry you through difficult times and the happy ones. Its something you come back to because its higher than you. I wish all of you that you can find your purpose.…

  • Best of: QFY 133 – Curiosity

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] We need more curiosity is this world. We need more people looking up from their devices into the eyes of the person next to them. We need to ask more question, and show more interest in our fellow human beings. Because this is how real connections are made.…

  • Best of: QFY 109 – Letting go

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Letting go is difficult. That is why its worth repeating this brief episode on that topic. Sometimes we all hold on to long to things. Past the expiration date. When everyone else has moved on already. Or when it has become painful. Letting go is part of life,…

  • Best of: QFY 105 – Helping with your words

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] We can never be reminded enough of the importance of our words. That is why I chose this episode as a repeat episode. Often, we either say to much or to little. My encouragement with this episode is to use good words for people that need them, or…

  • QFY 200: How I feel sometimes

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Not all days are good. Even mine 😉 This episode is my version of the struggle with my thoughts, which can take me from slight irritation all the way into a depressive state of mind. Life is not always easy, but our thoughts tend to make it worse.…

  • QFY 199: Looking to my left

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I noticed that many times during the day I either look down on or just straight ahead. There is a beautiful world flying by my left and I barely take notice. Does this happen to you? Do you think you have seen it all so there is no…

  • QFY 198: Complaining again

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] How to deal with complainers? People that only see the negative in everything The glass half empty The options stacked against them How do you respond to them when they are people that are near and dear to your heart? Do you respond with empathy, or do you…

  • QFY 197: Taking ownership

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I find myself using the word ownership more often these days so I decided to explore what it means to take ownership. Ownership is quite remarkable. It means holding yourself accountable over waiting on others to do so. Ownership is making things happen. I think we all have…