The Personal Journey
Slowing Down the Mind
"I have no idea what you just said." These are the words that came out of a mentor's mouth, after listening to me talk uninterrupted, about things going on in my newest business, My Alumni Link. It's not the first time I've heard those words. One of my friends had told me this about a…
Read MoreFit By Fifty–An Update
I'm overdue for an update on my challenge of becoming fit by the time I turn 50 years old. It's been nearly three months since I first announced my attempt at establishing a routine of regular exercise and a modified diet. Here's what I'm learning: I'm not alone. After blogging about this phenomena of adding…
Read MoreMaintaining Peak Performance, Even When Crazy Busy
This morning, I received an email from one of my blogging buddies, where she said,"Everyone I speak to seems to be so completely overwhelmed. I have been, too." I don't think this is a short-term condition. Witness the popularity of the phrase, "crazy busy." Photo by eyesplash Mikul. It's not just work that is causing…
Read MoreLiving With Independence
I never realized how quickly my children would become independent. After more than seventeen years, I've grown accustomed to the idea of their permanent status in the household–small human beings that make the really good snacks disappear within 48 hours, create piles of laundry and stacks of dirty dishes, and become a heat sink with…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Story?
"What you give to others, you cannot give to yourself." Those were the words spoken by Pamela Slim and Charlie Gilkey at the Lift Off retreat, a workshop for entrepreneurs that I recently attended. It puzzled me. Over the course of four days with a remarkable group of bright, creative minds, I understood what they…
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