Alicia GastonJul 22, 20182 minSetting the Stage for SuccessLife skills are an important part of youth development. We all want our children and mentees to be adequately prepared for the “real” wor...
Alicia GastonNov 19, 20171 minUnsocial MediaYes, yes, yes! Great observation. Reblogged on Maximizing Character! Journey through my Journal Social media – “connecting” you to people...
Alicia GastonNov 19, 20173 minThe Death of Courtesy I wake up each day to a beautiful quiet, morning with the joy of a new beginning. I prepare for work and to take my son to school, medita...
Alicia GastonNov 7, 20171 min30 Days of Gratitude As we welcomed sweet November last week, we were reminded of how blessed we are to see another month, holiday season and our 5th year of ...
Alicia GastonOct 18, 20171 minCelebrating Good Character Celebrate character with us! During the month of October we focus on bringing awareness to various causes as well as celebrate Character ...
Alicia GastonOct 11, 20171 minWe’re BACK!!It’s been a long time since we posted here but we’re back! Well, we never really left, but things just got very busy with Maximizing Char...
Alicia GastonJul 31, 20143 minSelf-Care: My Journey to Peace and JoyI’ve come to a point in my life where I am learning to value self-care. I’ve also come to realize the value of time, vacations as well as...
Alicia GastonJul 1, 20142 minCelebrating Family and Community EngagementRecently Maximizing Character teamed up with the local public school system and local businesses and programs for the Annual Title I Fami...
Alicia GastonJul 1, 20141 minBe Health-WiseMost of us know that the best way to maintain physical health is to exercise regularly and to eat nutritious foods daily. However did you...
Alicia GastonJun 30, 20142 minG.I.R.L.S. (Giving Individuals Real Life Solutions)This past school year Maximizing Character had the opportunity to help establish a Girls Group with a group of energetic middle school gi...
Alicia GastonJun 29, 20142 minCreating BalanceIt’s been months since I took the time to express my thoughts in writing, aside from a “to do” list or random ideas for my business. It d...
Alicia GastonJan 28, 20142 minHope for Mental HealthAdvocating for individuals affected by homelessness and mental illness in Phoenix, Arizona at a National Healthcare for the Homeless Conf...
Alicia GastonJan 17, 20142 minSpeak Life!I believe that our words frame our world. We should be careful about what we say about ourselves and to others because those words will p...
Alicia GastonJan 10, 20141 minSELF CONTROLI love this! It’s a daily struggle but it can be done! Mind's Seat I’m shaking at the prospect Of trying to deny My need of certain gimmi...
Alicia GastonJan 10, 20142 minPut Down the Phone!I Forgot My Phone Yesterday my co-worker shared a video (see the link above) with me that caused me to truly re-assess the way I spend my...
Alicia GastonJan 9, 20142 minCharacter Kids 2014#gallery-178-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-178-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; ...
Alicia GastonDec 19, 20133 minA Season of PeaceThe holidays are chock full of activities and events from decorating and shopping to celebrating the season with parties and parades. Som...
Alicia GastonNov 30, 20132 minAttitude of GratitudeThanksgiving 2013~Family, Flag Football & Feasting As I reflect upon this season of Thanksgiving, I am reminded that we should be thankfu...
Alicia GastonNov 26, 20133 minWe Were Made to Be CourageousAll our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them! Fear is a distressing emotion that can hinder the best of us. Fear no...
Alicia GastonNov 14, 20133 minA Big PaybackThis slideshow requires JavaScript. Today I shared a special occasion with one of my niece’s. Today she signed her National Letter of Int...
