As a little girls with three brothers, I loved Wonder Woman. I would watch the show as much as I could. I was inspired by the fact that she was independent and grew up on an island of strong women (which was a dreamy escape at times when I was surround by brothers). Of course […]
Life Balance
Lesson From Fall – At times we all need a renewal
I recently changed jobs — which may not be a big deal to some but it was a huge deal to me (and I later realized, to my kids as well). I had been at my previous employer for more than 11 years – which nowadays seems like an eternity compared to the often quoted […]
Simple ways to practice gratitude daily
I recently learned that September 21st is World Gratitude Day. Who knew we needed a day to remember to practice gratitude? Well, actually, after learning about this special day, I realized that I needed the reminder.In our “always on” lifestyle, it’s easy to forget to be grateful. And yet, gratitude is such an important practice. […]
The Power of Talking to Yourself (and no, you’re not crazy)
The other day, I asked my six-year-old daughter a question, to which she replied, “Hold on, I need to talk to myself.” In that case, she said it because she wanted to sneak a treat in her room, but her comment made me pause for two reasons. The first reason is that I thought it […]
10 things I learned from my amazing Working Dad
By most expectations, there’s no way my dad should be where he’s at today. His troubled childhood didn’t exactly set him up for success. And yet, he’s in an incredible place in his life with a long list of accomplishments. Why? Because, just like my mom, he’s amazing. When my parents started their family, they were […]
Want to engage your employees? Let them be with their families.
This week was a special and bittersweet for me. It was the last week that I will ever volunteer in my daughter’s kindergarten class. It was the last “kindergarten end-of-year” picnic I will attend for one of my kids. It was a reminder that my kids are growing up fast. It was also a reminder […]