Early Arrival or Late Departure? Where do you work? When do you get there? When do you leave? One space What does your work space look like? How does it make you feel? Another space Does it reflect who you are? Or is it neutral? What does it do for you? And another space Is …
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Why Worry
Why worry? Don’t give it much time, the worry itself. Those things on your mind? The worry tells you they matter to you, it’s a sign. Beyond that though, don’t give it much time. Worry likes to hang out, as much time as you’ll give it. But don’t give it that time. Don’t stay in …
Captain Napkin
Thank Goodness for Daughter Number Two, a.k.a., “Captain Napkin”…! Last night she disappeared into a bedroom and emerged a few minutes later saying, “I was helping Mom fold the napkins. I just love doing that.” I think she also said it helps her relax(!). And so I got to thinking, “Do what you can; do …
Master List
Back in the Fourth Grade I remember the class, "Study Skills." It was the first time I recall being taught the concepts behind good learning, good practice, instead of the topics themselves. From then until now I've been on a periodic yet constant journey of trying to make the most of my time. I've found …
Let The Noise Go
Let the noise go. Life’s too short to let that noise distract you for long. Let it go, fall away, “like water off a duck’s back,” so the saying goes. It takes a certain strength I think, To let acknowledge whatever “it” is, and feel some of what it offers, and then, THEN, let it …
The Unexpected
A bunch in life might go in this category. I think we humans crave stability as a result. Trying to create predictable, repeatable outcomes. But it doesn’t always go that way. The numbers you thought were correct aren’t. People you work with get sick or otherwise are unavailable to help with an important project. There’s …
On Track
How do you stay on track? Time is the obvious reference. How long does it take to complete a task? How much time do you have? That’s the guide we might often use. Our gauge to “percentage completed.” And then when we fall behind, we go back and consider... What can I do differently to …
At It Again: Seeking…
Calm. Respite. Comfort. A good meal. The energy and the attitude and the grace to carry it all forward into the week. All of the Above. YES.
Turmoil? What You Might Do
Pandemic life? Economic downturn? Might just be the best time to start a business. How to come up with an idea? The old adage is true: SOLVE A PROBLEM. That is the essence of a business. The true entrepreneur is the hero's story. Joseph Campbell paints it well, the parallels, the path. Of this pandemic …
The Universe and The Time: Carpe Diem, Vita Brevis: Seize the Day, Life is Short
From The Universe and The Time blog: "Carpe Diem, Vita Brevis" in other words, "Seize the Day, Life is Short"~ I stumbled across this blog a while back. Another iteration of a reminder we all need frequently - make the most each day; relish in the ordinary; we know not the hour or the day …
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