By the time Daylight Saving Time arrives, it will be three months into the new year.  If you are like many of the population that set a New Year's Resolution, that goal has already come and gone lacking the result you were hoping to achieve.  Or, perhaps with spring on our heels, you realize that the hustle and bustle of everyday life has again distracted you from what you are trying to accomplish in this beautiful thing called life.

What if you took the saturation of Daylight Saving Time propaganda this year and utilized it as a reminder for something far more transformational?  What if you used the idea of "daylight" and imagined it as a new horizon?  What if, starting this year and all years going forward, for as long as we continue to use Daylight Saving, you stopped thinking about losing an hour of sleep and instead thought of gaining perspective?  So that starting now, when you hear the phrase "Daylight Saving Time," you think of it as an opportunity to remind yourself to keep your eye on the horizon. 

There are many points of origin stories for the phrase—some are biblical, aviation in nature, and of course, nautical references.  No matter where you land, the point is to stay focused on a singular point in the distance to help keep you centered and on target.  The saying motivates action and creates focus.  It inspires hope and gives courage. It enables you to get back on course when life inevitably distracts you.  It provides a source of clarity in decisions and priorities.  When all else seems to be disrupting the ground beneath you, it assists in regaining perspective.  It reminds you that when life pulls your gaze and chin downward in defeat, you must raise your head to see what you've so clearly and purposefully laid for yourself in the distance. 

By remembering to keep your eye on the horizon, you block out all the noise that obscures your focus and instead stay steadfast on your target.  Whether your target is getting more "me" time, spending quality time with your children, making memories with your significant other, or learning a new skill or hobby, today, I challenge you to imprint upon yourself a new way of thinking.  To take what once was recognized as a wayward and often time confusing societal imposed rule and turn it into something inspirational.  I dare you to turn Daylight Saving Time into a beacon of hope and inspiration.  So that starting NOW instead of thinking, "it's time to change the batteries in the smoke detector" (by the way, don't forget to test, and check the batteries in, the smoke detector), you thought, "it's time to refocus on the things that bring my life fulfillment.  It's time to keep my eye on the horizon."  It's time to realign myself with my higher purpose, destiny, and horizon.

From my heart to yours, 
​Kelleen

Ps - Thank you Cat for the late night inspiration and love <3

We're less than a month away, so there is still some time to book travel arrangements. Though, if you were thinking Ireland, Boston, or Savannah, it might get tricky as these locations typically book out at least a year in advance! However, if you want to stay local, see your friends acting the maggot or get fluthered GTC has gathered all the links in one place to find a spot for a pint of the black stuff. Click on the picture to be taken to all the hot St. Patrick's Day spots!​

Spring cleaning is an important activity that can help you maintain your physical and mental well-being. Don't roll your eyes at us! It is a great way to declutter and organize your home, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. Doing so in your workspace can lead to improved focus and productivity. It also helps to reduce stress levels as it allows you to take control of your environment and make it more organized. Additionally, spring cleaning can help you to focus on the positive aspects of life by removing any negative energy from your home. It is also a great way to reconnect with yourself and your home by taking the time to appreciate what you have and make changes that will improve your life.
 
While spring cleaning can help reduce stress, improve air quality, and make it easier to find what you need when you need it, it also helps reduce allergens in the home, making it a healthier place for everyone. According to this article from Healthline (key points shared below), there are multiple ways that spring cleaning can make you healthier:

1. Strengthen your immune system
2. Decrease stress and depression
3. Prevent illness
4. More healthy eating, physical activity

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Before you pull your hair out, filing for divorce, or selling the kids.... there is another alternative (sides staying put).  If life has you bogged down, stressed out, and with not enough time on your hands, you guessed it.  GTC can help with that!  It's one of our specialties,

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