Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Learn how to pack light. 2. Try not to revert to being the “little girl” when you go home. Let your family get to know the grown up you too. 3. But…never lose your childlike enthusiasm, energy and […] Read more…
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Three Gifts for a 20-Something (95)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Boundaries. Not meeting someone’s expectations does not necessarily mean you failed. 2. Don’t be afraid of change. Lean to embracce it. It’s the one thing you can count on. 3. A strong support system of friends. To […] Read more…
Three Gifts for A 20-Something (94)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1 To realize that everyone who comes into your life, good or bad, has a gift for you. 2. Keep yourself open. Don’t stay with somebody that you know isn’t right for you because you have to leave yourself open […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a Twenty-Something (93)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Don’t be afraid of your own “pizzaz”. I was afraid of my own pizzazz in the work world in my early twenties. I’m a pretty fun, punky woman. In my early twenties, I got the job done and […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (92)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. A strong center of gravity. To be able to separate good comparison (setting goals and aspiring to grow into a continually better self) to bad comparison (focusing on what you don’t have and fixating on the external). […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (91)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Do something small for someone — you will be surprised at how good it makes you feel. More specifics – a funny story to follow this week .Barbra Streisand included. 2. Don’t let your circumstances define your […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (91)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. Today we have a special edition from women on the frontlines of Hurricane Sandy. 1. A good set of double D’s –– that is a double supply of D batteries and a flashlight on hand for hurricanes or a quick game of […] Read more…
Three Gifts For A 20-Something (90)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something would give a 20-something as their “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Travel, travel, travel. Don’t worry about your career in your twenties so much. 2. For sure have a career…and don’t be willing to give it up so quickly. Keep a hand in it even if you have […] Read more…