Ever since I quit my full time job I’ve learned a lot about work-life balance. I work a part-time job, write two blogs, attend Toastmasters, volunteer with my local animal shelter, take care of my pets, my husband, myself, and my home, and live my life. My current schedule is more flexible and yet often harder to find my happy … Read More
How to get what you want in life
What do you want in life- happiness, comfort, health, safety, success, love? I want all of these things, and more! I used to think these things came to those who were most deserving, but I know I haven’t always gotten what I deserved. For a time I thought these things came to those who did what they were supposed to … Read More
The best lessons I learned (so far) in Toastmasters
Toastmasters is, by far, the most enjoyable and engaging professional organization I’ve had the pleasure to be part of. Every meeting I learn and grow with a lot of laughs and fun in the process! I’ve been a member of Toastmasters International for 1 1/2 years and in that time I’ve gotten so much more out of Toastmasters than I … Read More
17 Ways to give yourself a break
If you’re not nice to you, who will be? Don’t you deserve to give yourself a break? I know I do! I’m a recovered perfectionist, fully enjoying a peaceful, happy life after many years stressing over getting every little detail right. I’m sure I’m not alone because when I look around me I see many people burdened by perfectionism and … Read More
Time Management is a Waste of Time
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
How to find beauty in life’s ups and downs
Coming off a “down” last week, I was struck by the beauty of life. Faced with a difficult family situation I was overcome with sadness, frustration, and anger. I struggled with the situation for several days, on the edge of tears much of the time. After several difficult days I found a renewed sense of purpose and motivation in my … Read More
Getting through a rough patch
I’m going through a rough patch in my personal life right now, dealing with a family crisis. Life has it’s ups and downs and while I’m fortunate to have more ups than downs these days, I still have to get through the downs. With healthy habits, a sense of self-worth, and a good support network I know I’ll get through … Read More