I got to do something month weekend that I haven’t gotten to do in a VERY long time – board a plan and go see my family. My kids are going back to school. We’re starting to have in-person meetings again at work. All these signal that the pandemic is winding down made me realize […]
Personal Energy
Stressed? Remember to share kindness with others
I know…I know. You read that title and, if you’re already stressed, you might be plain annoyed by it. But it’s true. I’ve recently spent time reflecting on where I’m at, what my sources of stress are, and how those sources of stress are influencing my parenting and leadership. Usually I have lists for […]
The Power of Mindful Re-centering
It’s been almost 4 months since my last blog post. While I’ve written down ideas and thought about my business, I haven’t actually sat down to write a post. I let the time go by and didn’t think it was a big deal – I had a lot to do and I had to control my […]
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 […]
The art of knowing when (and when not) to apologize
I’m great at apologies. Actually, I think I’m too good at them. A recent morning with my kids helped me realize that I have a “quick to apologize” complex. My younger daughter was mad at me about a tone I used when I asked her repeatedly to do something. She said her feelings were hurt. […]
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. […]