Most of us look forward to the lazy days of summer as a chance to just relax. But you can make good use of the slower pace by taking time to recharge your spirit and refuel your drive. Let these items be your inspiration:
Helping hand
A Hand to Guide Me (Meredith Books; $24.95), by Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, offers poignant stories from celebrities, athletes, and other notables about people who have impacted their lives in immeasurable ways. The personal tales–including Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison’s account of giving her best effort because of her father’s insistence that she do so–emphasizes the idea that success does not happen alone. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Boys & Girls Club of America, an organization Washington believes guided his path.
Calming cup
With attractive names like “Spice of Life” and “Nights Over New Orleans,” Legacy Tea Blends (www.naturalchoicesbotanica.com; $10 to $45) offer more than beverages, but rather moods to
Finding focus
Carved from his own journey toward success, author and speaker Tony Magee’s Can’t Shove a Great Life Into a Small Dream
Positive placement
Anyone immersed in a hectic work environment can appreciate this daily reminder that we steer our own destiny. The stainless steel Power of Attitude Pen Holder