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KEEPING A HEALTHY AND BALANCED PERSPECTIVE

I’ve found myself deeply somber these last few days over the things going on in our country…

FAMILY, LITTLE ONES, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJune 20, 2018HOW I THINK, BALANCED PERSPECTIVEComment

When I think about creating a culture of anticipating needs in my own life, I can't help but think of the importance of creating a good network of relationships…

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEMay 4, 2018INITIATIVE, TRUST, RELATIONSHIPS, OPPORTUNITIES, INTRODUCTIONS, #6, HOW I THINK, NEW GROWTH 21Comment

6 QUESTIONS TO HELP ANTICIPATE NEEDS

Often we hear the term "anticipating needs" and I've found that as often as it's mentioned the meaning is normally implied or left open to interpretation. In this blog, Calvin Payne helps provide a helpful framework for anticipating needs. Enjoy!

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPS, HOSPITALITYJACINTHA PAYNEApril 16, 2018ANTICIPATE, QUESTIONS, ASK, HELP, NEW GROWTH 21, 10-all-21 Comments

10 MOST READ BLOG POSTS FROM 2017

As we close out 2017 and the first full year of blogging at JacinthaPayne.com, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of "reader favorites" from the year. Here are 10 of the most read blog posts...

FAMILY, MUSIC, RELATIONSHIPS, HOSPITALITY, EVENTSJACINTHA PAYNEDecember 29, 2017FAMILY, MOST READ, READER FAVORITES, 2017, REFLECTION, PRODUCTIVITY, BRIDAL, EGGSALAD, LIVING ROOM, BEFORE & AFTER, ASK, HOME, HOSTING, 10 THINGS, HOSPITALITY, GUEST, WELCOME, PLAYLIST, WEDDING, BOUQUET, 1217, TOP2020, TOP READ - 21Comment

DETAILS: ASK "WHAT CAN I DO?" - PART III FRIENDSHIPS

Asking "What can I do?" simply means, asking the right questions to get the most important information needed at that time to serve well. I conclude this series on Ask "What Can I Do?" by looking at friendships...

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNENovember 18, 2017ASK, QUESTIONS, FRIENDSHIPS, DETAILS, #6, HOW I THINK, NEW GROWTH 21Comment

20 THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR LITTLE ONE

We all want to have meaningful, quality, and effective interactions with our children. The reality is, we often don't have intentional time that we want with our children...

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, LITTLE ONESJACINTHA PAYNEAugust 2, 2017FAMILY, CHILDREN, LIFESTYLE, MOMENTS, MOM, OUTDOORS, WALK, EXPLORING, 1 YEAR OLD, stickers, fingerpaint, read, dress up, dance, music, trains, blocks, TODDLERS, MEMC-OBEDIENCE, OUTSIDE21Comment

DETAILS: ASK "WHAT CAN I DO?" - PART II HOME

Asking the right questions at home can go a long way. Asking questions is a powerful tool that can help you know how to best serve in your home...

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, BUSINESS, LITTLE ONES, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJune 30, 2017ASK, ENGAGING, FAMILY, HOSPITALITY, HOME, QUESTIONS, DETAILS, #6, 927, HOW I THINK, NEW GROWTH 21 Comments

DETAILS: ASK "WHAT CAN I DO?" - PART I WORK

Asking the right questions at work can go a long way. Asking questions is a powerful tool that can ensure you're doing things the right way the first time...

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJune 2, 2017DETAILS, ASK, GOALS, VISION, MISSION, LEADERSHIP, OWNERSHIP, SERVICE, QUEST, #6, HOW I THINK, NEW GROWTH 21Comment

LIVING THANKFULLY

One area I've challenged myself to work on is the practice of thankfulness. I believe looking at life through the lens of thankfulness will not only make you more pleasant to be around, it will also provide you with more everyday enjoyment...

RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEApril 10, 2017LIVING, THANKSGIVING, THANKFULNESS, INTERNAL, EXTERNAL, ENVELOPES, ELEMENTS, PROJECT, THOUGHTFUL, THNX, TG18, MY FAVORITES, NEW GROWTH 21 Comments

HOSTING A DINNER: PEOPLE

QUESTION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO "HOST?" HOW DO YOU ADJUST TO FIT DIFFERENT GROUPS, PEOPLE, AND PERSONALITIES?
When hosting, you want to be hospitable, generous, and leave a positive lasting impression with your guest...

HOSPITALITY, RELATIONSHIPS, ORGANIZATIONJACINTHA PAYNEJanuary 30, 2017HOSTING, HOSPITALITY, HOSTING A DINNER, FRIENDS, SNACKS, EXPERIENCE, TEMPERATURE, AUDIENCE, QUESTIONS, SEATING ARRANGEMENT, JPHOSPITALITY, AFF, THANKSGIVING20Comment

A WEEKEND GETAWAY TO SAVANNAH'S HISTORIC DISTRICT - GA

We chose Savannah because it holds special memories for us. It's a great mixture of slow paced with activity on every corner...

FAMILY, EXPLORE, RELATIONSHIPSJACINTHA PAYNEJanuary 23, 2017ADVENTURE, BRIGHT, CELEBRATION, CLEAN, COMMUNICATION, CONVERSATION, EXPLORING, FAMILY, FOOD, GETAWAY, HISTORIC, LIFESTYLE, OUTDOORS, PALM TREES, PARK, PHOTOS, PRIORITIES, QUESTIONS, RELAXATION, RESTFUL, ROAD TRIP, SATURDAY, SHOPS, SITE SEEING, SOUP, TRADITIONS, VACATION, VISITING, WALK, GEORGIA, SAVANNAH, HISTORIC DISTRICT, DATING, 927 Comments

PRODUCTIVITY AS A MOM

What does it mean to be productive as a mom? This is a question that I've been wrestling with and seeking to find the answer to for the past year...

FAMILY, ORGANIZATION, RELATIONSHIPS, LITTLE ONESJACINTHA PAYNEJanuary 16, 2017CHILDREN, GOALS, COMMITMENTS, LIFESTYLE, FAMILY, ORGANIZATION, PRIORITIES, VALUES, MOM, HOME, WORK, 927, MY FAVORITES, NEW GROWTH 21 Comments

GETTING OFF TO THE RIGHT START

The key to having a successful year is setting a goal for you or your family and knowing how everything else serves that goal...

BUSINESS, FAMILY, ORGANIZATION, RELATIONSHIPSJACINTHA PAYNEJanuary 2, 2017PRODUCTIVITY, NEW YEAR, 5-YEAR PLAN, PLANNING, BRAIN DUMP, GOALS, 927, PTSTY, NEW GROWTH 21 Comments

HOSTING A DINNER: PLANNING

QUESTION: WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU ASK YOURSELF AS YOU PLAN?
One of the main things that I enjoy about hosting are the conversations. It's a unique opportunity to get to know people on a deeper level…

HOSPITALITY, RELATIONSHIPSJACINTHA PAYNEDecember 5, 2016HOSTING A DINNER, FOOD, TABLESETTING, HOSPITALITY, CHILDREN, QUESTIONS, TABLETOPICS, ALLERGIES, SETTING THE MOOD, JPHOSPITALITY, AFF, THANKSGIVING20, Thanksgiving EssentialsComment

HIRING THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE RIGHT JOB

I’ve held several different positions that required me to hire the right people for the right job. During my time as a manager, I was given the opportunity to build a team of talented people who contributed to the success of the department. Building the right team requires hiring the right people…

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPSJACINTHA PAYNENovember 19, 2016BUSINESS, INTERVIEW, QUESTIONS, WORK, PEOPLE SKILLS, HIRING, JOB, TEAM, MANAGMENT, APPLICATION, INITIATIVE, ORGANIZATION, PLANNING, BEHAVIORAL Comments

DETAILS: ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION

Being a detailed person and cultivating habits that anticipate needs require engaging in conversation. This is important in anticipating needs because often the main way in which we receive the information we use to gauge needs…

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPS, ORGANIZATIONJACINTHA PAYNENovember 12, 2016CONVERSATION, ORGANIZATION, PLANNING, DETAILS, CONFIDENCE, RESEARCH, ATTITUDE, CLARITY, ENGAGING, COMMUNICATION, #6, NEW GROWTH 21Comment