September “One Minute Note”

“Can I tell you something?” asks my friend Jack as he helps me unload my suitcases.

“Sure” I say unsurely.

“You’d better go brush your teeth.”

Waves of embarrassment hit me. I drop what I’m doing and march back to my sink. I’m already aware; though I do all the recommended oral hygiene, my mouth needs extra effort.

As my feelings temper on the drive to the airport, it occurs to me how difficult it might have been for Jack to say it. “It was scary” he admits. I am so glad he said something.

How do you receive honest feedback?

Consider next time, whether you agree with the person or not to simply say “thank you for taking the time to tell me.”

Humbly,

Jean Dedicated-to-Freshness Franzblau

July “One Minute Note”

Do you find yourself not enjoying summer time as much as when you were a kid? Perhaps you’re taking life too seriously. Get out your “List of 100 Fun Activities” and choose something on it to do. Don’t have one yet? Here’s how you can create yours:

 

Step 1: Make a list of things you enjoy doing.

Step 2: Keep adding items until you eventually get to 100.

Step 3: Do the activities on your list.

 

I updated my list and realized something I didn’t know about myself: I wanted to play Ultimate Frisbee. I found the community website Meetup.com which quickly helped me find and join a local group to play with. I couldn’t believe how easy it was. I left my first game sore muscled, red-cheeked and supremely happy.

 

What’s one of your Fun 100? I’ll share the best ideas next month.

 

Until next time – enjoy,

 

Jean Dedicated-to-Fun Franzblau

 

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