• "Ms Terry was a breath of fresh air."
• "I can't wait to use her change model with my staff. Her five strategies on coping with stress will be another facet of her program I will be using."
• "We will definitely be calling you again for our Managers. This was great!"

• "I like the idea of taking a "non-smoking" break. That we all need to step away from our desks once in a while and regroup and recharge our batteries."
• "Beth, you helped me realize I am not alone when I am overwhelmed. Thank you."
• " liked the idea about taking 12 minutes out of the day to just stretch and relax. Your "carpal tunnel" exercises were really good and will help me get the blood moving and help me get out of overwhelm."

1. Beth will be in Hawaii next week and again in August, September and December. She will be in Atlanta, California and Nashville over the summer. Contact Beth if you would like her to speak to your group while she is there. Call her now! - she gets booked fast!
2. It is time for some hot hot hot summer cleaning. Starting now through August 31, 2005, buy Beth's book "101 Ways to Make Your Life Easier" for only $10. You will need this special code to get this deal. 2383479. Go to the order page and type in the code or click here

   This is a GREAT book for newlyweds and grads. It is chock full of common sense ideas and advice on how to have a happier life - from information on how to raise happier kids, to how to get along in your relationships and how to make employees and bosses happier and more productive - it reads quickly, makes a lot of sense and is always good for a giggle.

3. My good friend Grant Holmes has a new book out called, "Hush, you Muskies! (and other misunderstood messages)" It's a great look at knowing who you are and what you're about through defining your values, passion, mission and goals. Use it for personal development as well as a tool for team development! Check it out!

(Each issue I am going to give you links to things that I think might help. Not all of these will be for everyone, but the web is becoming such an exciting place that exploring it is an absolute delight!)

Thanks to Dave Livingston (http://www.thingsworthsaving.com/) for this:

Two Wolves

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between 2 "wolves" inside us all.

"One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

"The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
- Author Unknown

It is always good to get going when a problem is a small one… so now we get up really early before it gets too hot and go for walks (I think Beth needs it too, so she is using us as an excuse.) I am not crazy about this - I want to sleep till noon. But we can't walk then, because it is 111 degrees by 2 pm in Phoenix now. Did I mention I am wearing a fur coat? And that my little legs are like "this" long?

Then Beth gets this bright idea to give me and Lezard a bath to cool us down - so she says. I think it was cuz I was helping her paint. I made my nails all white and maroon. So she bathed us. I HATE WATER! Wet fur... Oh joy. When my fur dried, I looked like a butterball. Now she really wants me on a diet. I only eat 3 tablespoons of food a day. What's she gonna do, cut me down to 2 tablespoons? It will take me three years to make it through my bag of dog food! I will give up a tablespoons a day if SHE will give up her dark chocolate M&M's! (And she doesn't share those, either!) Well, here I am after my bath. You be the judge.

Here's a good joke I told Lezard the other day, "My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money." Joe Weinstein

Click here to email me (Xena)! (You don't think humans are the only ones to get fan mail do you?)

Love,
Xena (The real Chihuahua at Beth's house!)
PS - thanks for all the letters and pictures! I knew Beth's readers were smart people. You all have great looking four-leggeds living with you. That's why your life is going so well.

[Editors note: Attitudes and advice given out by Chihuahuas do not reflect the opinions of management. However, in the interest of political correctness and recognition of multi-canine diversity, we will let her speak her mind. We are not responsible if you take her advice.]