Now that I’m back in the city, after a week in the Hudson Valley greenery, I can reflect on this past week, not to mention, the last few months and years. These two years have been doozies, with the pandemic, not to mention multiple political, … Continue readingAfter a stressful period, whimsical street art recharged my creativity
My week in the Hudson Valley greenery and villages recharged my soul and spirit… after I crashed. And I came up with a new acronym to keep me healthy, 3D time. Those of you who know me, know how much I love acronyms 😄. Read … Continue readingMy body made me slow down, and things became wonderful again (R&R + art)
May 31, 2020 we have reached the 76th day of shelter in place, and there is so much bad news of deaths, injustices, and fake news exacerbating it all. This is not an easy post to write, nor to read. So, you can choose, whether … Continue readingHow to keep hope amidst such heartache – channel critical thinking and be careful what you watch & believe – part 2/2
Spinning off into angry rants, cancelling friendships, putting health at risk. Wanna avoid some of that? After a few of those experiences, here are a few hard-earned lessons on filtering out fake news, and avoiding trolls. I’ve lived and/or worked in 14 countries, seen propaganda, … Continue readingIs fake news threatening your happiness? 5 Qs to help filter fact from fiction
Connecting Passion, Purpose and Best Practices. Many of us want to give back to society, perhaps to a cause that has touched our family or friends. Serving on the board of a non-profit offers us the chance to leverage and hone our business skills. We … Continue readingCreating resilience on a non-profit board
I am paraphrasing the words of Dr. Alicia Clark, PsyD PLLC, noted psychologist and author of “Hack Your Anxiety: How to make Anxiety Work for You in Life, Love, and All That You Do.” In an early-pandemic presentation she gave, she reminded folks that health … Continue readingAnxious? Your priority is your health, the rest is gravy (+ SAFE mantra)
As I finished graduate school, the hope of financial security I thought that renowned and expensive degree would offer was dashed; my job offer was rescinded, due to an economic downturn. It happened to SO many of us that year. As I began my job … Continue readingA helpful discovery in a tough time — SPIA is what I need every day for resilience
When the pandemic started, there was a LOT to learn, and there were a LOT of creative opportunities to take advantage of. There were, thankfully, so many options to fill the time no-longer spent on commuting, being out with folks, etc. Friends and family started … Continue readingOverwhelmed at what to (not?) do in the pandemic? Here are a few fun and useful resources
There’s an Aesop’s fable you might have heard of, about an oak tree and a reed, about strength and flexibility, or pride and adaptability. The oak had grown big and beautiful, and it taunted the reed for its frailty and bending with every wind. The … Continue readingWhat to think about “The Oak and the Reed”