Apr 2Born for Independent ResilienceHow do you build resilience? In my case, I was born with it. It was a trait woven within my DNA to be strengthened like a muscle throughout my life. This is a tale of a girl that started her life in a single-wide roach-infested trailer and is telling her…Resilience4 min readResilience4 min read
Mar 6Is College Worth it?Here we are; the question has made it to the Sunday Evening News. During the broadcast of NBC Nightly News, the topic of college requirements in the workplace was featured. The segment highlighted governments and companies waiving degree requirements to apply for jobs. …Higher Education3 min readHigher Education3 min read
Mar 4March Forth!What a great message to kick us back into gear as we have likely abandoned New Year’s Resolutions. It is March Fourth, and I ask you, how are you Marching Forth? I have found myself amid several conversations in the last week that included the statement, “I know what to…Goals3 min readGoals3 min read
Jan 1Resolutions — Why now? Now what? How now?Resolutions abound as we all wake up on this New Year’s Day morning. People around the world have resolved to make changes that start today. But where did it all begin? According to “How Stuff Works”: The origin of making New Year’s resolutions rests with the Babylonians, who reportedly made…New Years Resolutions5 min readNew Years Resolutions5 min read
Dec 26, 2022Tell Me What To DoLet’s face it, we all want to know what to do. What is the expectation? We spend the first 18 years of our lives begrudging bossy parents telling us what to do at every turn. Brush your teeth, make your bed, and eat your vegetables. It is maddening. I hear…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Nov 20, 2022It’s All in the BalanceWe hear more about balance than ever before. Balancing work, the hours, the demands, and the stress. Balancing life, our health, our families, and checkbooks. Most of the advice you find on balance is in advice on the things you can “do” to get it. These lists are helpful to…Balance4 min readBalance4 min read
Oct 14, 2022Eat, Pray, and hope to LoveLike a page out of a book or, at the very least, a very finely crafted itinerary, I was off to the annual girl's trip with great expectations. I was ready for a break. I was "crispy" in all aspects of my life. I thought maybe some time away would…Self Discovery4 min readSelf Discovery4 min read
Sep 6, 2022The next GREAT thing — The Great CompromiseFrom 1894 to 2022, here we are again, Labor Day. More than a Monday off. This holiday was born out of workers standing up for their rights and what they will and will not tolerate in their work environments. Ironic that we find this day off amongst the latest trend…Great Resignation2 min readGreat Resignation2 min read
Aug 29, 2022The “Great” Battle — How do we win the war?The latest trend or buzzword is “Quiet Quitting.” Quiet quitting is doing what is defined in your job description, working the hours required, and nothing more. Compared to work/life balance, “Quiet Quitting” is the act of setting boundaries around work to allow balance in life. …Quiet Quitting4 min readQuiet Quitting4 min read
Aug 23, 2022Do Your HomeworkDo your homework! Three words that you likely never wanted to hear again. This time these words serve as a reminder. We spend our early years going to school and attending courses like English and Math year after year. We did this to hone our skills with the goal of…Fearless Leadership2 min readFearless Leadership2 min read
