My husband relayed a story to me about a recent call he was on in which some fellow colleagues were talking about (humblebragging about) how they had stayed up until 2am to work on the current project and then woken up at 4am.
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Benefits of a Break
This Talking Tuesday stems from my recent leave of absence from work. This leave ended up being a sort of reset button. I had to take some time off from work for what is likely one of the most challenging personal events of my life –and I should have done it sooner.
Tyranny of the Urgent
This Talking Tuesday stems from my need to hit the pause and reset button. I found last year that while working from home, life dropped to a slower pace, I made more time for myself (selfcare) and even made the conscious choice to invest in career development – to tell myself it was ok toContinue reading “Tyranny of the Urgent”
Creating a Better Work Environment
Happy people make happy results for your company! Here are some great ways in creating a better work environment for your employees. https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7932-create-better-work-environment.html This Talking Tuesday is recommended by: Laurie Kahn
Project Site Tour & Happy Hour
Learn about the new AT&T Discovery District in downtown Dallas & enjoy a Happy Hour drink @ Jaxon Beer Garden on us! Length: 30 mins followed by Happy Hour | Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021 | Time: 5:30pm CDT Description: It’s time to get excited for your tour of the AT&T Discovery District! Learning Objectives: DuringContinue reading “Project Site Tour & Happy Hour”
Easier Workday
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you don’t have a strategy at work. And over the years, I’ve really enjoyed learning new ways to make my workday easier. When I came across this article, I HAD to share it! https://www.themuse.com/advice/31-genius-tips-for-making-your-workday-easier My Top 5 were: Start With the Most Difficult Task Stop Multitasking Remove Something FromContinue reading “Easier Workday”
8 Secrets to Success
This has been an oldie, but goodie for me; What are the 8 secrets to Success? Spare three minutes of your time to check out Richard St. John as he quickly goes through each secret that will lead you one day onto your own path of success. 8 Secrets to SuccessWhy do people succeed? IsContinue reading “8 Secrets to Success”
Managing Coronavirus Anxiety and Stress
With the numbers rising again and a return to masking up for the Delta variant – it may seem like you’re on a never-ending rollercoaster. Coronavirus is still around. Here’s a quick reminder on how to manage anxiety right now and to remind yourself of what you can control and how to reduce stress. WhileContinue reading “Managing Coronavirus Anxiety and Stress”
How to Avoid Ageism
Age discrimination is alive and well. I hear about it often; I find myself pushing the limits of how our owners feel about interviewing and hiring more seasoned employees. In small professional groups, I may hear things like; they are worn out, this business is hard on people, or they want too much money forContinue reading “How to Avoid Ageism”
Hosting Successful Roundtables
When planned and hosted correctly, round table discussions are my favorite way to share and obtain information with associates. It is personal, everyone has a chance to chime in, and they have the potential to be very informative. I found an interesting article on how to plan and host successful roundtables. I thought it wouldContinue reading “Hosting Successful Roundtables”