Make a pound of ground beef go further by adding chopped cabbage or mushrooms.


19



Writing is thinking.


14, 17. 21



Write your own job description. When you've been around long enough to know what you're good at and can identify what needs in the company you can help with.


21



Rudeness is a weak person’s imitation of strength.


13, 21



Make “good trouble” as Rep. John Lewis said. Justice is won, not given.


14, 19



Get really clear about what you want so that you’ll be able to recognize it when it’s here. Get really clear on the kind of relationship you want so that you can realize when it’s not with the person you’re seeing.


17, 21



Surround yourself with people, places and spaces that feed your spirit. At the very least, avoid those that drain your spirit.


17



Have somebody take him skiing. I never learned to ski but I hope he learns to ski or snowboard.


6-11



Fall in love with a person, not a feeling.


19



Encourage creativity, science and engineering: Make a craft station / work bench for projects. Fill it with all kinds of art supplies, engineering kits, tools, pegboard, etc. Stock safety equipment like goggles and make sure the area has good lighting. Lots of ideas on Pinterest, etc.


8



When someone gets upset for seemingly no reason maybe it’s not something you did or said but something you simply triggered. Try not to get defensive. Either gently remove yourself from the situation or if you want to engage with them just ask “what did I trigger?” Or “what story are you telling yourself right now?” Then, just listen.


20



“Success is liking who you are, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” - Maya Angelou


13, 15, 21



Read maps.


9-14



Music, arts, words or dancing can have a profound effect on the spirit. Let's find something that gives you chills!


11-14



Win some, learn some.


14, 17, 21



When setting off fireworks...Keep a hose or a bucket of water nearby. Also remember Costco is a great place to buy them!


5, 7, 9



Your body and brain are always trying to protect you.


17



Eat with purpose, not for it. Sometimes the purpose is fuel, sometimes celebration. Eat accordingly!


19, 21



It’s okay to not understand things. Just be sure the only place your ignorance leads you is to education.


15, 19



Trying to avoid the real work makes the task 100 times harder. Do the work.


9, 15, 21



Jam is an incredible resource of fun learning activities and projects in a safe online environment. Ages 6-16.


6



There’s an art to speaking harsh truths in a delicate way. There’s an art in describing a ridiculous person or thing without being insulting. Mark Twain was a master at it. Read up!


17, 21



Don’t quit your job until you have another job. Suck it up and make the best out of it.


21



I would rather deal with a big truth than a little lie. Whatever it is you’re going through we can solve it together but only if we’re both honest.


14



When you feel sad, mad, confused or in any way upset, go to a quiet place to catch your breath. If you can sit with it and let it tell you what it wants to tell you, then you become its friend. But if you try to deny the feeling, or numb it, it grows much stronger and it fights you.


9, 13, 19



A hard day’s work is something to be proud of, not afraid of.


8, 12, 15, 20



Book recommendation: “Star Fish” by Lisa Fipps.


11



When you’re tired, the next best thing to sleep is a shower.


16



You’ll miss me when I’m gone, but if I did my job right you won’t need me.


21



Resist the urge to blurt out and over share when you’re feeling pressured to say something. Have a few “go to” phrases in your back pocket. “I’m at a lack of words” or “vibe check” or “let’s take a beat.” Come up with your own. Calm, kind, respectful. xoxo


11, 12, 14, 17, 21