For every “yes” there must be a “no” Help! Note to self: I need to really learn to say “no”. I am the type of person that says “yes” to a lot of things, asks, and favors. I have been working on learning to say “no.” My […]
My Snarky Resolutions for the Coming Year: I vow to not believe the hype or false praise Many of us make grand, aspirational resolutions for the new year. We aim to find a new purpose, road and ideal. We vow to lose weight or stop eating too […]
And then there were four: Sunshine and gray skies in Appalachia How happy am I? I’m ecstatic. I’m no “Debbie Downer” this bright (icy) Monday morning. I do not typically like musicals but I feel like singing in the rain today. That is how much of a Debbie […]
Hi Ho: Its off to work we go The industrial revolution is hailed as the precursor to our great modern era. Technology took grand leaps and the skills sets needed to make a living wage started changing dramatically. Workers eventually united against unfair working conditions. Then unions eventually […]
You don’t have to attend every argument you are invited to- Just win the ones that you do attend These past few weeks, I came to fully understand the value of knowing that “You don’t have to attend every argument you are invited to.” I offer this post […]
How to keep your colleagues on their toes by being the Mona Lisa I’m a psychologist with a keen love of art. Living in both New York and Spain, I have had ample opportunities to take in, discuss and ponder great art and not-so-great art. Of course, the […]
One hit wonders in the workplace: From the delightful to the utter bore of slacktivism The other day while driving to some weekend activity, I heard several one hit wonders on the radio. Eagle Eye Cherry’s Save Tonight came on as did Jacob Dylan’s One Headlight. I […]
The real deal about working from home Telecommuting, working from home, remote workforce –all terms that have gained immense popularity in the last few years. There are presumably around 20 million to 30 million Americans who work from home at least once a week. Many companies are […]
Despite my parasite, I still trust my gut My parasite this past year knocked me down for a bit. Knocked me over physically for sure, although the day after leaving the ER I was back to work. I’m crazy and dedicated like that. Plus, the work just needed […]
Everybody has an angle I was watching a rather maudlin television show the other night that kept me thinking of that REM song “everybody hurts.” This world is filled with people seeking something to help them feel better and to be unbroken. It makes you want to be […]
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