February in Review (Battling Burnout, Setting Priorities, and a lot of Reading)
As I mentioned in my January in review post, the first month of 2019 was crazy, stressful, and challenging, although I ended the month feeling positive and ready to take on February. It didn’t take me...
View ArticleWorth Trying: Give Yourself a Break
Given that today is the last day of June, I intended to have a “month in review” post today. I also intended to work on before this morning, but for a variety of reasons I just didn’t get to it. So...
View ArticleWorth Discussing: Dangerous Compliments
We all love compliments, especially sincere compliments. They give us a lift, brighten our days, and make us feel appreciated. However, sometimes they’re also warning signs. At times, a compliment can...
View ArticleFocusing on the Positive
My brain feels like oatmeal and my immune system is in revolt, but let’s not dwell on that, because I am living in a modern world that offers so many things to make my life easier. Today I am thankful...
View ArticleWorth Mentioning: Sometimes Things Get Hard
Hello, everyone. As you know, I’m big on staying positive and living your best life, which is what many of my blog posts and a lot of my Instagram account is all about. However, I don’t want anyone to...
View ArticleWorth Discussing: Things That Aren’t Selfish
I believe that it’s very important to be generous, helpful, and available. I spend a lot of my time trying to make other people’s lives easier. It makes me happy to do that. However, there are limits....
View ArticleNew Year’s Eve
2019 is almost behind us (and, in a few early time zones, is already gone). I hope it’s been a wonderful year for all of you, and that you’re ready to welcome the new year with hope and anticipation....
View ArticleWorth Trying: Home Health and Comfort Items
Well, my new year is off to an interesting start. If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you would probably need only one guess to predict what I’m about to say: Work. Went. Crazy. (I am now...
View ArticleCreating Your Own “Normal”
I’ve been at home for about six weeks now, and while the state of Missouri is easing restrictions this week, the St. Louis stay at home order is still in effect until at least mid May. My employer...
View ArticleMiscellany
First of all, let me say that while the adjective “miscellaneous” is quite popular, I don’t think that the noun “miscellany” is used nearly often enough. So I’m happy to use this neglected word as the...
View ArticleCelebrate Your Guilty Pleasures
In general, I avoid the romance genre. I don’t have anything against it, exactly, but it really isn’t my thing. I like fantasy, science fiction, character studies, and procedurals. Maybe romance...
View ArticleHave You Hit the Wall? (Because I Have)
Ladies and gentlemen, it has been a week. As planned, I went back to work on Monday, and to make a long story short, for the foreseeable future I’ll be at work two days a week and at home the other...
View ArticleWe All Need a Break
About an hour ago, I got an email from Maria, my immediate supervisor at work and my role model for leadership during difficult times. With her permission, I’m sharing what she wrote with all of you:...
View ArticleShould You Give Help?
Last week, we talked about asking for help when you’re overwhelmed and stressed. Today, let’s consider the other side of the equation: when someone’s asking you. Should you say yes? When people come...
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