Write Goals!

Write Goals!

Only three percent of adults have written goals, and everyone else works for them.(Brian Tracy)   – Desiree Panlilio   Brian Tracy is the CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations....
Write Goals!

Take Time to Reflect.

Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.(Peter Drucker)   – Desiree Panlilio   I am asked, “Why do we need to reflect?” What is the purpose of reflection? As an adult, I am too busy with work,...
Is It Rebellion or Growth?

Is It Rebellion or Growth?

To an adolescent, there is nothing in the world more embarrassing than a parent.(Dave Barry).   – Desiree Panlilio   Often I have parents call and want help because their teenager is rebelling. As parents we are accustomed to our precious little kids not...
Is It Rebellion or Growth?

Capture the moment.

Smile at each other, make time for each other in your family.     (Mother Teresa).   – Desiree Panlilio   There’s a popular saying “nothing is more important than family”. It’s the most important aspect of many people’s lives and the foundation of human...
Is It Rebellion or Growth?

Play for Teens.

Play is fundamentally important for learning skills such as problem solving, collaboration and creativity.                                                (American Academy of Pediatrics).   – Desiree Panlilio   Why do teen’s need to play? As a parent you may ask...
Is It Rebellion or Growth?

Importance of Reading.

A capacity, and taste, for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others. (Abraham Lincoln).   – Desiree Panlilio   Teens are very comfortable using social media from Youtube, Instagram and Tik Tok so much so that they do not contemplate...