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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 […]

One of the favorite shows that my husband and I watch is old reruns of Whose Line Is It Anyway?   It is incredible to watch the few hundred episodes and see how the actors navigate effortlessly through all the various scenarios, their quick wit, creativity, and their lack of fear. Let me explain.    […]

October is my birthday month, and with each passing year I like to take a moment to reflect on the previous year and set intentions for the coming year.    This year has been different, however, as I’ve been reflecting on who I was in the past, who I am presently, and who I want […]

  Be Inquisitive.   The key to being inquisitive is understanding that we are always learning. Your goal is to always be curious and remember to always be a student of life. Being inquisitive gives you the humble awareness that you are not the smartest person in the room, but the knowledge to know how […]