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We have just come out of what is typically a very busy season of doing thanks to the holidays. There is just a general uptick to do more even though our time allotment in the day is the same.   Oftentimes, people assume that because I’m the woman who gets shit done that I’m always […]

I’ve been in Tennessee for seven years this year. Every year, since I’ve been here, we’ve had snow at least once, and when it comes, most of the city shuts down. Schools are out, and people are either off work or working from home. This year was no different.     The snow was predicted to […]

For many, the click-over to the new year means a time to reflect, retrospect on what worked or didn’t, reset intentions, and, perhaps, set resolutions.    I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, personally, as I believe we are all constantly evolving and growing, which means our goals need to evolve and pivot with us, […]

Well, here we are again, staring December 31 right smack, dab in the face.  Every year, I find myself thinking, “Whew this year flew by!”  I realize that there are the same amount of hours in each year, but I’ve somehow convinced myself that time seems to move faster every year.  Either way, around this […]

Being present.   Being present may seem like a more passive GSD attribute, but the reality is that being present involves a great deal of intentionality. Think about it. All of the sub-attributes in this section require constant consideration and adjustment of our perception. You cannot keep showing up; focusing on progress, not perfection; being […]

R.C. and I are teaming up this month on our blog. We thought it would be fun to share with you the behind the scenes around our co-authored book GSD Factor Juniors.    R.C., what are your top three favorite things that you got to do with this project?   Illustrating the first ninja Recording […]

The holidays are upon us.  This time of year can bring so much joy and good times, but the holidays can also prove to be the cause of great anxiety and depression.  According to some studies, there are several reasons for this increase in depression around the holidays.  Some factors include stressful work schedules, pressure […]

Be Imaginative.   What does it look like to be imaginative in everyday life? It’s a combination of all three sub-attributes: dreaming big, never being satisfied with the status quo, and using your imagination to develop and implement solutions.    People who think like this are constantly looking for ways to improve. They yell out, […]

  Hi, GSD Factor friends!  R.C. Farrish here!     This year my brother and I have been trying new things. This has been both fun and scary. We have liked some of the new things and not liked other things.    One of those things we tried was flag football. I have loved playing flag […]