I saw a quote recently that said, “If your plan isn’t working, change the plan. Not the goal.” Although there is certainly some truth to that statement, I don’t entirely agree. Sometimes, it is necessary to change the goal. …
As a teen, one of my first jobs was at a small business where the owner taught us “the customer always comes first.” He demonstrated this daily and his retail store was known for its customer …
Business owners, especially small business owners, are often faced with choices tougher than a piece of overcooked meat. Every dollar counts. Payroll, insurance, equipment, utilities – the list is never ending. But are you setting aside money to invest …
I started Pilates to improve the health of my back. Many years later, I’m still “practicing.” In a weird lightbulb moment, my brain recently connected some key tenets of Pilates to my everyday life and work …
When it comes to remote work, it looks like it is here to stay. Thanks to COVID-19 drastically changing the way we live and work, employers have realized employees can remain productive working from home, and …
If you grew up in the South like me, you are likely a fan – maybe a connoisseur – of sweet tea. Would you rather have a flavorful glass of sweet tea, or three glasses of vaguely-tea-flavored …
Balancing professional life with my private life always had been a challenge of mine. Although the longer I have worked, the more that struggle shifted. At first it was making sure I could carve out enough …
I love the New Year’s holiday. It always feels like a fresh start to me. But like many of you, I’m guessing, I get tripped up by setting resolutions. The freshness of the calendar inspires me to improve everything …
Years ago, I read the book, The Art of Extreme Self-Care. Well… I read most of it. I skimmed—okay skipped—Chapter 3. In that chapter, the author encouraged readers to master the art of disappointing people, and a …
Like most folks, I love lots of things about the holiday season – the scents, the candy, the merriment. At the top of my list, though, is the holiday card exchange. I look forward to opening the …
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