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7 Apples | Lessons from the Lower Level

February 23, 2013 by shandracarlson Filed Under: 7 Apples on a Saturday Night Leave a Comment

I wish I had timed it. That standing ovation was like something I’ve not experienced before! The recipients were stunned, clearly touched by our expression of gratitude. We – The John Maxwell Team – were at the Marriott World Center in Orlando for our Certification Program and we were treated like royalty as we spent […]

7 Apples on a Saturday Night | Communication Gone Good

February 16, 2013 by shandracarlson Filed Under: 7 Apples on a Saturday Night 2 Comments

It takes place in front of us every day, communication gone bad. If you struggle with feeling unheard or misunderstood, try these tips to re-frame your brain and take responsibility for your contribution to the communication cycle. 1. “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” ~ Stephen Covey. Sounds easy enough doesn’t it? When […]

Happy Every Day!

February 14, 2013 by shandracarlson Filed Under: Loved This! 2 Comments

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and […]

7 Apples | If Today Was Your Last Day

February 9, 2013 by shandracarlson Filed Under: 7 Apples on a Saturday Night Leave a Comment

None of us really want to consider it, but what if? What if today was your last day? What kinds of thoughts cross your mind? I know, I know. Why so morbid, Shandra? I think I’m kind of in a mode of recognition that we just never know. I want to know that I enjoyed moments […]

7 Apples on a Saturday Night | Just Take the Just Out

February 2, 2013 by shandracarlson Filed Under: 7 Apples on a Saturday Night 1 Comment

“I am ‘just’” ……..no. I am. Playing small isn’t serving anyone or anything – except our insecurities and excuses. Trust me, I know this to be true because I’ve said it to myself for years. “I’m just me, what can I do? Who am I to think I can do this?” Could it be time […]

7 Apples on a Saturday Night – Happy Quotes

January 19, 2013 by shandracarlson Filed Under: 7 Apples on a Saturday Night Leave a Comment

Oops! I said I was going to do my ‘7 Apples on a Saturday Night’ every week and it’s 11:00 pm my time, under the wire! I don’t know if you’ve figured it out yet, but I love quotes. Here are 7 happy ones: I have PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) – I’m positive, I’m mental and […]

7 Apples on a Saturday Night – Build Yourself UP & Grow Forward

January 12, 2013 by shandracarlson Filed Under: 7 Apples on a Saturday Night Leave a Comment

If you are at all interested in growing forward, there are hundreds of teachers, speakers and experts to draw from. One thing Zig Ziglar used to say (I still have a hard time believing he’s gone) is, People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily! Below are “7 […]

Been out on a limb lately?

January 8, 2013 by shandracarlson Filed Under: Picture Stories Leave a Comment

As the old saying goes, “Why not go out on a limb? That’s where all the fruit is!” There’s more than one way to get to the fruit… Do some digging – find a way – hard work – get there. …Oh and one more thought. When you get to the fruit you’ve been digging […]

7 Apples on a Saturday Night

January 5, 2013 by shandracarlson Filed Under: 7 Apples on a Saturday Night 2 Comments

When I hear the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the Dr. away,” all kinds of mental imagery comes to mind. Like a doctor running away from the person when he sees they’re eating said apple and are glaring at him with that knowing, “I don’t want you here” stare. Or the mom who […]

Happy is as Happy Does

December 7, 2012 by shandracarlson Filed Under: Fun Stuff Leave a Comment

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlTtd2nr7c8?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain…To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices. Today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it. ~ Kevyn Aucoin Thousands of candles can […]