Stop Comparing Your Life to Other People’s Lives One of the surest ways to discontent is to look at someone else and think things like “Why him/her and not me?” When you compare your life to someone else’s life, you are taking your eyes off of your journey and what is meant for you. Comparing … Read more
Chronic Helpers Can Say “No” Recently I wrote a social media post about setting limits on accepting lunch invitations. It is my sincere belief and experience that at different stages in one’s career, lunch invitations can be detrimental, just as they were beneficial at an earlier career stage. My intent is to support professional/chronic helpers in … Read more
Today I listened to an NPR podcast that was recommended by a colleague. It is not for those offended by profanity, so please listen at your own risk. What I can tell you is that it was so very engaging, sad and thought provoking that I listened to all seven episodes without stopping. I listened … Read more
Some of the Questions People Ask Do you think I can do it? Translation: “I’m not sure I can do it.” What should I do? Translation: “I’m feeling lost.” How should I get there? Translation: “Someone must show me the way.” Am I good enough? Translation: “I don’t know the source of my worth.” Why did … Read more