What is Stopping YOU?

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So, it’s the beginning of the 2nd quarter of 2016. Take a moment to stop and reflect on what you’ve been up to over these past three months (time does fly!), and make a plan, that’s right – a plan, for the second quarter. We use planning…

Positive Thinking

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I woke up this morning thinking about the affects our thinking has on our lives, whether positive or negative. Mike Pastore, one of the Time to Play Foundation’s amazing Board members and I had been speaking to a man this past week.  He…

Don’t Put Off Till Tomorrow What You Can Do Today

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We hear about the stories every day.  Someone passed away unexpectantly, someone has an unexpected illness… you know what I’m talking about. This morning I woke to a message from one of our Foundation’s team members that her brother-in-law…

It's Time to Enjoy Life: The Enjoy Life Community Program™

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Years ago I was the President of the Port Jefferson Station / Terryville Civic Association.  During my time as an officer, our organization functioned beyond its primary function of being a community watchdog.  Myself, Bill Theis and Jacki…

Stuff

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My sisters and I had breakfast together yesterday.  In our busy lives, it has been really hard to take time out to visit with each other.  Years ago I had suggested making a monthly family breakfast, and I’m actually glad this is hopefully…

Listen Up!

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Chris and I recently spent an exciting and information-packed weekend at the amazing New York Times Travel Show.  As veterans of the Show, we are very familiar with exactly how to have succinct conversations with attendees and can quickly ascertain…

Are They Feeling “Emotionally Heard?”

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What is actually going on when your clients, co-workers, or family members keep repeating the details about how they have been wronged by someone else? One strong possibility is that they are not feeling “emotionally heard” by you. Therefore,…

“I’m going to die soon”

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“I’m going to die soon.”  Yesterday I spoke with a relative who said this to me.  Not, thankfully, because she has any particular health reason for the statement, but because she bought a new couch. I asked her to explain. She discussed…

Programmed for Unhappiness

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Dear Rebecca, I have some questions for you and would appreciate your insights. How is it possible to just stay present when it feels like unlimited potential presents itself? Potential is futurizing. I get that. But how is it possible to just…