Tip of the Week.

My morning bike ride for the Sunday paper is a small part of my week but I look forward to it just the same.  My calendar last week was so full, I didn't get to read the paper.  I caught up today over breakfast.  The USA Weekend feature article was on Hoda Kotb, co-host of NBC's Today.  She had come through a mastectomy, and a divorce.  A friend reminded her that she could "Put stuff in your pocket and take it to your grave or you can help somebody.  Don't hog your journey; it's not just for you."  Since that experience Hoda tackles adversity this way.

1. Surround yourself with people who fill you up.  Get rid of the toxic ones.
2. Don't sweat the little stuff - 90% of what you worry about won't happen.
3. If you're still standing after surviving an illness or death of a loved one:  You get four words: You can't scare me.  Use them.
4. Don't hog your  journey; share it to help others.
5. Allow yourself dark days to stay under the covers and do whatever you want.