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 […]
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
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
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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We rely on schedules in daily life. The busier we get, the juggling between activities occurs naturally, living a life of its own?! Alas, we rely on routines, patterns of behavior, actions and responses to help us manage everything we do. Think stimulus/response … Auto-pilot can be helpful – the less we have to think,
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Companies have been impacted by outside hackers more frequently than we would like. Notable breaches into Yahoo, Adobe, Target, Anthem Insurance, and the US Office of Personnel Management have resulted in our personal data being stolen. Identity theft is a nightmare. Thieves who pose as you open new credit accounts, file phony tax returns, buy
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The topic of hacking is front and center today. How do people and businesses take preventative steps to minimize threats and protect sensitive information? The FTC has a Data Security site. On this site you’ll find a variety of articles to assist you/your business informed about protection guides to help you navigate choices during these
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I’ve come from a retreat with Appreciation Financial’s Women of Wealth. We explored our purpose, our why and how together we can do much more together. It was a powerful week. Collaboration is a word I’ve embraced for decades. It aligns with synergy, partnership, teamwork and allows us to go beyond what is possible when
This weekend has been a perfect time for me to unplug. It has been a time to minimize the use of technology, a time to do things I wanted to do, when I wanted to do them. A gift I could give myself! I’ve felt the peace of mind and body, enjoying the beauty
Fast paced life is “part and parcel” of our existence these days it seems. We constantly seek to fit it all in at work and home. Speed, deliverables, client focus, customer care, ROI, interaction, engagement, quality time with family, friends, hobbies, passions – so much, how do we keep it all in check? Meeting a
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