Over the past few years, I have grieved the loss of the body I had… before my chronic illness took so much from me. I have grieved the loss of the person I was. The one that could forge ahead with my type A personality, lose weight on command, cycle … Continue reading
So you like 24 x 7 Availability? Is it really a good thing? In my last blog “It’s ‘OK’ to Set Boundaries’, from August 9, 2015, I talked about the importance of setting boundaries; to have down-time in order to recharge and re-energize. I suggested … Continue reading
I have a friend who always says this to me, and I LOVE it. She says it at just the right time, when I’m demonstrating behavior that indicates I’m considering the possibility of accepting an outcome that is not my ultimate goal. It took me a while to use her … Continue reading
It’s OK to say ‘No’… Especially in today’s crazy, fast paced world. When your asked to do something, invited to a party, requested to assist… it’s really OK to say ‘No,’ just because you don’t want to do it. It’s also OK to say ‘No,’ without providing an explanation. It’s … Continue reading
I know that the stress I have experienced during the course of my life, has impacted my health, in many ways. I am so sure of it, that I am on a mission to share my experiences with you, so that you can learn from them, with the hope that … Continue reading
Sometimes we push ourselves to achieve someone else’s definition of success. Because we have achieved what someone else expected of us, we often think we are in fact successful – at least for a little while. We may even continue to push ourselves more – to achieve continued and increased … Continue reading
It’s easy to take on the negativity or negative emotions that you experience when working with others in your day to day activities. I encourage you fight the urge to do so. Negativity breeds negativity; similarly being positive and ‘up beat’ increases positivity. I try to be a positive, optimistic … Continue reading
2000…. and I’ve worked in Corporate America for about 15 years now. It has been great, right? It pays the bills. It is the reason I have all that I have…. correction, the reason I have all the THINGS that I have. The reason my family has everything they need … Continue reading
RESOLVE (verb) to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something): ‘I resolve to make the world a better place’. ‘I resolve to take care of myself’. ‘I resolve to strive for balance in my life; balance between work, play and rest’. ….Because I have lived through many setbacks, challenges, disappointments and painful experiences in my 50+ years on this … Continue reading
