“I don’t have time.”

“I don’t have time.”

“I don’t have time for… (insert unpleasant activity here, e.g. helping the neighbor move a couch into their basement).” No matter how well you justify it in your head the above statement is always a lie. Unfortunately, we’ve all delivered this lie on hundreds...
Free Time Anxiety

Free Time Anxiety

Like most overachievers, I’m addicted to being productive and take pride in completing a ton of work in a day. A couple of weeks ago, while preparing for a busy afternoon, 2 meetings got rescheduled at the last minute. I was excited about the opportunity to get caught...
If you’re not outraged…

If you’re not outraged…

“If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.” – Anonymous I saw this posted on Facebook last week to which I was tempted to respond with… “If you’re channeling your outrage via social media, you’re only making the situation worse.” – Anonymous Outrage...
What if no one noticed?

What if no one noticed?

Lately, I’ve found myself wondering… What would I do differently (personally and professionally) if no one noticed or cared?   Would I be less focused on non-stop activity and accomplishment? How much money would I need to earn? Would I care if my headshot...
Lucy and the Chocolate Factory

Lucy and the Chocolate Factory

Remember when Lucy and Ethel try to wrap chocolates? No matter your age, you’ve likely seen the famous Lucille Ball episode (Season 2, Episode 1) where she and Ethel struggle to wrap chocolates fast enough to keep up with the conveyor belt. Funny stuff. There was a...
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