Has it ever dawned on you that you’re being treated badly, or just straight played? We sometimes get so used to being told we’re overreacting or being “emotional” that we forget that emotions are okay. They’re a tool, a gift even, given to us for a reason, to signal or alert us to good or …
“I’m just ready to get back to normal.” These are the words that we have all said over and over again to anyone that will listen. Many of us have been living in a state of isolation and social distancing during this time of Covid 19. We are over it. We are sick of looking …
During these times of staying home and continuing to social distance yourself, we all have an opportunity to reflect on how life has changed for us. In a previous post, I shared how one of the morning rituals I will carry on when life returns to ‘“normal” is a daily journaling habit. The question asked …
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These days since Covid-19 has changed our lives forever, many of us have developed morning routines that differ from our old habits. I’ve added things to my routine that have had a positive impact on my mindset. There are two things that I plan to keep as part of my new normal. Morning Journaling Recently …
Things are not the same… Practicing social distancing and self-isolation has drastically changed the way the entire world lives. If you’re like me, you normally wake up with a plan for your day, ranging from business meetings and professional work activities to just doing things around the house, visiting family, hanging out with friends, or …
2020 has ushered in a new world event that most of us have never experienced, and couldn’t have conjured up in our imagination if we tried. The world is experiencing a heartbreaking loss of its population due to Covid-19. If you’re smart, you’re following the directive to “STAY HOME” so we can stop the …
“I’ll have the education, minus the debt, please!” Student loans are getting quite a bad rap these days. There is a lot of doubt about the worthiness of acquiring post-secondary education in the form of a baccalaureate or master’s degree. As a holder of a MBA, I will be the first to laud the merits …
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1. Get a plan! Don’t let your delay stop you; the best time to start is today. Start by figuring out what kept you in place (avoiding school, following a girlfriend/boyfriend, peer pressure, or plain old laziness). Once you figure this out, practice avoiding those things. You can’t move forward with bad habits pulling you …
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1. Enlist help for other close colleagues. If you have someone that you trust in your workplace that runs in the same or similar circles, you may be able to use them for reconnaissance. Tell that person to mention your name in meetings or on lunch outings and see what comes back. This works better …