Prescribing job changes for a psychologically healthier workplace We all know that jobs are tied to our quality of life and perceived self-worth. Our jobs can brings us joy or they may very well bring us much frustration; so much so that our heart rate increases as well […]
Leave your ego at the door A few years ago, I attended a conference presentation where the speaker started his talk by stating “As an executive director” you need to check your ego at the door if you want your organization to survive these turbulent times.” I thought […]
A new perspective Healthy frame of mind is bliss Goodbye toxic man One day our paths will cross again. I will smile and note that your toxicity no longer bleeds into my being. Your pettiness has been noted and stored away for future remembrance. Go get your sycophants […]
I’m a Sci-fi girl: How did that happen? When I was recruited to go to boarding school, I was told I was super smart and just amazing. I suppose I was. Perhaps for my context. Once at boarding school, I realized there were a lot of smart people […]
The psychology of Schadenfreude in the workplace The Germans may have invented the word “Schadenfreude” but Americans sure wage battle with that feeling everyday. When someone falls ahead of us, we both want to help and laugh. We are at times riddled with guilt when we feel such […]
Forgive and Forget: What about lessons learned? Fairy tales serve as a way to caution us about the world and to also, in a way, encourage forgiveness. Honestly, I couldn’t tell you whether sleepy beauty ever did forgive the one that cursed her. I assume that she did […]
Go Ahead and put the Blame on Mame –Meaning Me The second I turned in my one-month resignation notice, I knew two things (1) one month is a long, long time to stay somewhere when you are out the door, and (2) I would be blamed for everything […]
The Crow in my Life The crow speaks demandingy Tiny birds flit about Tireless street car named despair pushes through The dewy air rattles the senses Temerity Trudge through the crow mud questioning There will be those that doubt Think of what you know to be true Throw […]
The story of how we met Every relationship has a beginning. There is no story that starts mid-way. Perhaps a Quentin Tarantino movie, but then we get the flashbacks. Television shows are rife with “origin” episodes. We always want to know how things started. In comic books, an […]
Get off of my cloud unless you come bearing friendship I have been on and off cloud 9 like a rapid rollercoaster at the top of a mountain. It has been an emotionally wild ride the last few months. I accomplished a major task this past weekend and […]
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