I don’t know about you, but I am sick of reading “time management” articles touting to-do lists and prioritizing as valuable tools to help you get more done. What really bugs me is to-do lists and prioritizing are great tools, and I use them every day, but they don’t offer improved work-life balance, happiness, or success. I mean, really, how … Read More
Dealing with depression at work
I’ve suffered from depression most of my life. I was fortunate to get help and still my depression persisted off and on (mostly on) for years. It wasn’t until I started really living the positive and healthy habits I write about in this blog that the depression has been kept at bay. My depression affected my personal life and, of … Read More
Managing expectations in the workplace
I’ve heard it said that expectations are premeditated resentments. I believe much of life’s discomfort and unhappiness happens in the space between expectations and reality- especially in the workplace. This week I got a call from a friend who was struggling at work. Things weren’t working out as she expected and as a result she found herself stuck in a … Read More
Living and loving the life you have
I wasn’t happy most of my life. I worried about what what other people thought of me. I attached my well-being to other people’s behavior. I was troubled by my thoughts and feelings. I worked hard every day to be perfect, to be worthy, to be whole. I wanted a better life yet I believed I wouldn’t be happy until… … Read More