by Wendy Alexandre | Aug 25, 2020 | Wisdom
I’ve ignored it before and found myself full of regret. I know exactly what that feels like and it is not fun. You can do boards of pros and cons or lists to compare, but in the end, you must get quiet and really pay attention. Your body will tell you everything...
by Wendy Alexandre | Aug 24, 2020 | Attitude, Gratitude, Perspective, Wisdom
I used to carry so much anger around. Life wasn’t fair. Let’s just say my victim mode was on hyper drive. I’m not sure exactly when that shift happened, but I am so glad I can see life for the blessings it offers and not for the problems it brings. I...
by Wendy Alexandre | Aug 20, 2020 | Communication, Integrity, Wisdom
This hit me like a ton of bricks when I read it. I know other people’s opinions are none of my business. I know that it is rude to give feedback without asking first. But to put the response into words so I would know exactly what I could say in those situations...
by Wendy Alexandre | Aug 13, 2020 | Integrity, Wisdom
I don’t like to use the words ‘never’ and ‘always’ very often as I like to keep an open mind about things. However, I do believe that kindness is ALWAYS the answer! It was in a tough spot recently where the comfortable and easy thing to...
by Wendy Alexandre | Aug 5, 2020 | Attitude, Communication, Integrity, Wisdom
This reminder is particularly humbling for me today. I had a recent interaction with a colleague while I was under a personally stressful situation and did not behave with kindness. While I didn’t say anything that wasn’t true, I certainly did react with...
by Wendy Alexandre | Aug 3, 2020 | Attitude, Belief, Inspiration, Motivation, Perspective, Wisdom
I remember sitting on the floor with my head in my young son’s lap sobbing hysterically unable to stop. My relationship was over, I had lost my home, my career was in the toilet, I was in mounds of debt and couldn’t see a way to get myself out, and most of...