It was the longest I have been away since I was in the hospital. Knowing my schedule was going to be crowded, I got into two meetings the week before. Then I worked eight days straight in order to be off to travel. And yesterday, even though I was back, I had an appointment with my therapist. This was a great chance to discuss what I learned at the SMART Conference and … [Read more...] about A week and a half seemed like forever
Self Care
I’m not the smartest person in the room
You’ve heard the saying; “If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.†Well today, I was in the right room, with very smart people. All-day, every session I went to, from the continental breakfast to the breakout sessions, I was listening and learning. The presenters were sharing where SMART … [Read more...] about I’m not the smartest person in the room
Is This What Getting to Know you Feels Like?
For a moment, I was thinking about what you need out of this conversation. Although I always told myself that I have the other person's interest at heart whenever I interact, the feeling I had yesterday was new. I grew up with “treat others as you would like to be treated,” and “a person’s true character is defined in how he/she treats people who can do nothing for them,” or … [Read more...] about Is This What Getting to Know you Feels Like?
Quote of the day
No time to write today. I had my annual physical this morning. EKG was good, they drew blood and I peed in a cup. My blood pressure was good and I do not have a fever, but it has been ten years since my last colonoscopy, so my Doctor is going to schedule that. Now I am off to work. Doing a quick check of my email and Pinterest, I found this quote which really … [Read more...] about Quote of the day
Am I asking the right question?
It is easy to live in the future. No one to bother you, everything is exactly as you imagine it and the grass is greener on your side of the fence. But I am finding out that living in the future has its costs. It is not free. And the price I am paying may not be worth the perks I am getting. I am still a huge believer in my own abilities. There have been many … [Read more...] about Am I asking the right question?
