Drag your thoughts away from your troubles… by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it. ~Mark Twain COVID-19, killer bees, political woes, and social unrest. The only word that comes to mind is STRESSED. When and if people ask me how I am doing…

3 Things I’ve Learned That Will Save You Missteps I am a talker. When I am nervous and uncomfortable I can really get going. I think this might be why people think that I am an extrovert. That is the furthest thing from the truth in reality. Solitude is one…

Are you doing it wrong? — We were just catching our breath and feeling like things might get a little better. Then, it happened. The tide has once again turned and the guidelines, mandates, and policies that were lifted are being put back into place. No one understands the need to protect the public more than…

I find myself sitting in a meeting with a group of people that I am familiar with. I have been among them before, introduced myself before, and volunteered to do the work of the group. The round-robin of introductions begins and my turn comes up. The facilitator asks me where…

Ask “What?” Instead of “Why” to Keep Moving Forward — Disclaimer: This article addresses health and well-being. If you or someone you know needs help there are resources available at the end of this article. The information written here is not intended to diagnose or treat. The professional world of sports is a case study of what it means to…

“Passion does not fall out of the sky for everyone so keep your eyes on your own paper (or social media)” When I was younger I wanted to be a lawyer, teacher, aeronautical engineer, physician, and so many other things. One of my nieces wanted to be a professional waitress…

Here Is How You Tell The Difference — “A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.” — Zig Ziglar These words resonated with me as I read an article by Kelli Richards in Forbes that can be found by clicking HERE. …

I got the job! The well wishes, gifs, and memes are rolling in one after the other. My family, friends, and extended network are all cheering for me. I am on top of the world! Then reality sets in and I crash. I crash hard. What happened? Being honest, I…

What almost dying taught me — I laid there on the floor at the staff meeting surrounded by familiar faces. I knew where I was and assumed everything was fine. It all shattered when my co-worker and friend asked me to recall the birthdays of my beautiful daughters. I could not do it. If someone was…