“I need a better work/life balance.” Is this something you’ve heard someone say or perhaps you’ve said before? What does that mean for you? In our society, we have defined “work/life balance” as an ability to work well at work, take time for yourself to rest, take time for your family and friends, and take time to play and enjoy life. This mythical work/life balance … [Read more...]
Work Well: A Mindful 10-Minute Vacation
It is June. It is getting warmer, and the allure of summer and vacation is ahead of us. When is your next vacation? Do you have one planned? Furthermore, how many days do you get? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Paid vacations were available to 76 percent of private industry workers in March 2017. On average, workers received 10 paid vacation days after one … [Read more...]
Creator Mindset: Playing Your Hand
I used to work with a woman we will call Jane. That is not her real name, but the story I will tell you about Jane is as real as it gets. You see, Jane was born in abject poverty to a single mom and had four other brothers and sisters. Right from the start, she was dealt what you might call a bad hand. Pulled from school to school while her mother tried to find work, she … [Read more...]
Creator Mindset: Mean Ol’ Ms. Hermanson
Last month, I wrote an article about everyone being a critic. And I have been overwhelmed by the response from you, the readers. From comments to emails, it appears that I might have struck a nerve as this mob mentality desire for “the review” has gotten out of hand. Recently, I had visited a doctor in the area with my son for a checkup. I had ample … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: Managing Your Time
I’ll be honest, it is my biggest pet peeve when I have to wait on someone who is running late. Don’t get me wrong, I always put into account all of the variables that can happen to make someone late; it’s the repetitiveness of being late, hearing the same excuses and the counter-productivity that get to me. Where I come from, being 15 minutes early means that you’re on time. … [Read more...]
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