Awareness

Keeping Track of Online Accounts

How many times during the day do you access an account online, using a user name and password?  Is this such a common occurrence that it doesn’t “register” as something to think about? In casual conversation I often ask this question when talking with people.  Online accounts are prevalent – we access our personal accounts, […]

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Sending out an SOS

Have had the Police song, “Message in a Bottle” from 1979 running in my mind of late.  The lyrics, “sending out an SOS” come to mind as I draft this post for you.  If for some reason you were in a position that required someone from work to contact people in your personal life or

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National Issue: RAISE Act

On January 9, 2018 Congress passed HR3759 / S1028 the Recognize, Assist, Support and Engage Family Caregivers Act (RAISE).  The RAISE Act aims to help the relatives and partners who provide medical, household and financial assistance to loved ones.  The bill is on the President’s desk awaiting signature.  It could affect employers of more than

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Take Inventory

Year End is approaching.  It is a time of reflection and of action.  We scramble to conclude projects by year-end, to take inventory and establish plans for starting the New Year off with a solid foundation. In California, there has been widespread devastation from fires in the past weeks.  Communities are responding, People are responding.

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Sensitivity

Endings can lead to new beginnings.  Whether it is a loss of a person, pet, relationship – it takes time to assess who we are, what we feel and how we wish to move forward. The holidays are tricky.  Nostalgia of memories can be triggered and we can feel the pressure of feeling “happy”, when

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Impact

As we wrap up the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, giving thanks has dominated the week.  Gathering with family and friends; sharing food, stories and time together begins the kickoff of the holiday season. Have you ever considered the impact others have had in your life and the impact you have had in the lives

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Prioritization

Our days are filled.  Time is a precious resource.  Busy does not equate to results.  Haven’t we all heard, seen and experienced this?  Struggling to balance everything on our plates can be overwhelming, especially when reviewing items of importance at work and home. The upcoming year end activities may add to the mix.  Deadlines, quarterly

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Empathy vs. Sympathy

Brene Brown is a remarkable person.  Her studies have taken her down paths of understanding of human nature.  It was a reminder today as I participated in a conference that featured her short video segment outlining “empathy vs. sympathy”. This short segment serves as a reminder during those “life moments” when we are unclear how

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