Check, Check, Check: The Benefits of Routine
*Beep – Beep – Beep* The familiar sound of your alarm pings at a probably way too early hour and then you automatically begin ticking off your daily checklist. Make your bed – check; get ready …
Category Archives: Work/Life Balance
Why my “words to live by” are about diversity and inclusion
For my bio here on the BWG website, I chose to highlight my favorite quote: “diversity is a fact; inclusion is an act.” I thought about explaining my “why” as something a little on the generic side …
Flexibility is the real key to balance
We’ve all heard and talked so much about attaining the ever-elusive work-life balance. The challenges, the debate – is it possible? – and the formulas for success. While normally a glass-half-full gal, I don’t think it is …
‘Tis the season to be present
During the holidays, most of us hustle and bustle around, stressing over finding that perfect gifts for our loved ones. Or the most thoughtful hostess gift to bring to the Christmas gathering. Or the most creative …
A gratitude list cultivates a year ‘round attitude of thankfulness
A Gratitude List Cultivates a Year ‘Round Attitude of Thankfulness We all know Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings but cultivating an attitude of gratitude year ‘round can boost mental, spiritual, and even physical health. A …
Learn to rest, not quit.
A client said this phrase to me the other day. Little sparks lit up in my brain. How is it that I’ve never heard these words of wisdom? It has stuck with me. And I keep thinking …
How SMART are your goals?
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. …
How can I best serve the client?
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 …
“The cost of doing business…”
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 …
Lessons for work and life from Pilates
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 …