Roeboater Thoughts

  So some of you know that in about a month Nicolette will have her first day of school. This approaches with a great deal of excitement, but also a little nervousness (probably on both sides). Many of you have had 1st day with your littles and have been through it for decades.  We have really been focusing on being engaged with her. Playing outside, reading in the evenings, including her in dinner prep; really just trying to created connection moments & positive conversations.  As I was doing some searching online for ways to help lessen the nerves of starting school I came across this above. It's labeled "8 Powerful Words-For School Kids". Though I believe that these reminders really know no age bound so I wanted to share them with each of us today.  Take a few moments today to read through all 8 of them. Something will happen today, this week or going forward that we will need a reminder of 1 or more of these in our minds or hearts. It may not just be for us as ind

  Standing out in a crowd. Sometimes we want to, sometimes we want to drift into the sea of the same. It can definitely be a battle. Standing out in a crowd isn't just about 'look at me' it's about having your voice heard. Knowing that people will benefit from what you have to offer.  There is a lot of 'noise' in the world, not just in general, but in our worlds close to us.  Social media, email, push notifications, calls, bill boards, ads, billboards, etc... In order for us to be heard, by the audience that we would like to hear us we need to be better, we need to be different. Sometimes it doesn't take a great deal to stand out, but sometimes it will. We need to be willing to recognize those opportunities and seize them.  When we put in the work/time to be prepared when we have the opportunity we are able to shine with our savvy; share with our care & secure or strengthen relationships with satisfaction all around. 

Today as I was driving into the office I was thinking through my mornings and how 'boring' they are. I have the same exact routine 99% of the time. I then through of how I could 'Change it up'. I immediately went to my 'Should' list.  I realized that the change doesn't even have to remove what I'm already dong, they are needed, but I can dovetail in what would make it better not just then, but down the road as well. For me in the mornings now I'll be striving to read for 10 min & the big one is SWEAT. That may be cardio, Peloton, lifting or boxing; it just has to go on for long enough that I break a natural sweat.  What is something that you have wanted to add to your routine that hasn't happened yet? What obstacles are there & how can they be removed? This is where accountability &/or Growth Groups can help.  This can be on the personal side as I cited above or on the professional side with adding in more or a different type of Lead