Susan Call's Blog, page 21

5 Reasons New Years Resolutions Fail and 5 Things You Can Do About It.

It’s hard to believe that in just a few short days, a New Year will be upon us. And although for most, the weather is cold and the days are short, each New Year seems to bring the promise of … Continue reading →

Unwrap new self-worth this Christmas…

With all the excitement of Christmas just around the corner, it’s a great time to discard some of the common messages of self worth we can too often get from the world around us throughout the year…. You are not … Continue reading →

7 Holiday Survival Tips for Dealing with “Challenging” Relatives

  Can you feel it? There’s been a palpable change in the air…it’s almost as though you can tangibly feel the holiday excitement.  With growing to-do lists, and plans still taking shape, it takes conscious effort not to get swept … Continue reading →

Why fog should make you smile.

This morning’s dense fog reminded me of a powerful illustration God gave me this summer…  In the dense fog its impossible to see your neighbors house. There’s no solid evidence that its still there but you know with certainty it … Continue reading →

Your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device and other tips to equip you for life’s little or big emergencies.

Settling into my seat on a recent flight, my mind excitedly raced ahead. It seemed like I had just planned this trip that felt so far away and off in the distance. Yet, the months of waiting quickly melted away. … Continue reading →

Change doesn’t have to be scary…How to be empowered by change!

The colorful changing views in every direction outside mean one thing…fall is here and change is upon us!  Seemingly overnight, the warm sun-soaked days sitting on the deck sipping an ice tea have been replaced with apple picking and sipping … Continue reading →

Unexpected Blessings!

Living in New England, I have to admit I love the fall. Crisp night air gives way to bright sunny days, with more brilliant colors on the trees with each passing day. The subtle change in the temperature each evening … Continue reading →

Cold water, a small bucket, and a handful of curiosity

Warm August days remind me of a summer I spent as a camp counselor. One day a curious group of young campers gathered around me.  They arrived at the camp just the day before, after they anxiously boarded a school … Continue reading →

The Secret Behind My Motivation

Two years ago I started this day, August 3rd, like any other day. I went to work, came home and made dinner like so many other days. But I didn’t feel quite right. A few hours later in the ER, … Continue reading →

You’ll never, you shouldn’t, unless… you do!

It’s not the big red B+ at the top of the paper that has stuck with me for more than 20 years. No, instead, it was the sharp words that immediately preceded my disappointment that has lingered. Typically, a B+ … Continue reading →