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Who Lives on Your Shoulder?
Many years ago, I had a client who had been involved in a very traumatic incident at work. Because of this, she was horribly afraid of the idea of ever...
Who Lives on Your Shoulder?
Many years ago, I had a client who had been involved in a very traumatic incident at work. Because of this, she was horribly afraid of the idea of ever...
Criticism - Everyone Has an Opinion
I am Chair of a large provincial organization and every year we have a Conference. The Executive Assistant who sets up her desk in the lobby of the hotel where...
Criticism - Everyone Has an Opinion
I am Chair of a large provincial organization and every year we have a Conference. The Executive Assistant who sets up her desk in the lobby of the hotel where...
Steps for Dealing with Procrastination
I really love creating but can easily procrastinate when it comes to getting rid of things. One of my least favourite jobs, in fact, is to sort through boxes of...
Steps for Dealing with Procrastination
I really love creating but can easily procrastinate when it comes to getting rid of things. One of my least favourite jobs, in fact, is to sort through boxes of...
Job or Career Mindset? Building a Career
Many individuals who are employed in jobs wish deep down that they had careers. It might seem a little confusing to consider that there really are differences between the two. Dictionary.com defines...
Job or Career Mindset? Building a Career
Many individuals who are employed in jobs wish deep down that they had careers. It might seem a little confusing to consider that there really are differences between the two. Dictionary.com defines...
How Long Does It Take to Clean A Toilet?
When I ask this question, I get a very wide range of responses. Some people quickly state "A couple of minutes". Others, who obviously do not have a lot of...
How Long Does It Take to Clean A Toilet?
When I ask this question, I get a very wide range of responses. Some people quickly state "A couple of minutes". Others, who obviously do not have a lot of...
No Charge!
During the most recent snowstorm, I was unable to drive up the slippery hill near my office building so had to park about a block and a half away. Because...
No Charge!
During the most recent snowstorm, I was unable to drive up the slippery hill near my office building so had to park about a block and a half away. Because...
A Healthy Sense of Self!
So many people live their lives as though they are hot jello. When it is poured out, it flows into all the cracks! They are so busy trying to fix...
A Healthy Sense of Self!
So many people live their lives as though they are hot jello. When it is poured out, it flows into all the cracks! They are so busy trying to fix...
The Freedom of Spring!
Winter is a lot of work! Hats and gloves, scarves, boots and jackets have to be donned before one can even leave the house. Vehicles must be serviced with winter...
The Freedom of Spring!
Winter is a lot of work! Hats and gloves, scarves, boots and jackets have to be donned before one can even leave the house. Vehicles must be serviced with winter...
Watching Your Thoughts Is the Starting Point
Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of England and held that position from 1979 to 1990. Her story was recently portrayed in a movie entitled "The Iron Lady"...
Watching Your Thoughts Is the Starting Point
Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of England and held that position from 1979 to 1990. Her story was recently portrayed in a movie entitled "The Iron Lady"...
The Christmas Party
It is exciting! You have a new outfit and had taken extra care to make sure you are all "spiffed up". You are looking your very best. Just a little...
The Christmas Party
It is exciting! You have a new outfit and had taken extra care to make sure you are all "spiffed up". You are looking your very best. Just a little...
You Can Laugh or You Can Cry
So many times, I wished that God had put me on his Board of Directors. You see, I thought that I was wise and knew what would be best for...
You Can Laugh or You Can Cry
So many times, I wished that God had put me on his Board of Directors. You see, I thought that I was wise and knew what would be best for...
Making Resolutions That Bring Daily Success
At the beginning of each year, we hear people talk about leaving the "old beyond" and starting "anew". Often this involves making resolutions to lose weight, save money, reach career...
Making Resolutions That Bring Daily Success
At the beginning of each year, we hear people talk about leaving the "old beyond" and starting "anew". Often this involves making resolutions to lose weight, save money, reach career...
Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
It is so easy to just let things slide! And then suddenly you look around and realize that your house or office is a mess and cleaning it up seems...
Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
It is so easy to just let things slide! And then suddenly you look around and realize that your house or office is a mess and cleaning it up seems...
Treasure the Professionals
I just got back from an appointment with my ophthalmologist and was once again reminded of how important the professionals in my life are to me. So often we talk...
Treasure the Professionals
I just got back from an appointment with my ophthalmologist and was once again reminded of how important the professionals in my life are to me. So often we talk...
The Day Book
My mother taught school for thirty-five years. Twenty-seven of them were in grade two! Every night, before she left the classroom, she would do two things. First of all, she...
The Day Book
My mother taught school for thirty-five years. Twenty-seven of them were in grade two! Every night, before she left the classroom, she would do two things. First of all, she...
Quit Thinking About It - Just Do Something!
So many times, I listen to individuals who state that they would like to get into the workplace but don't know what they want to do. Others tell me that...
Quit Thinking About It - Just Do Something!
So many times, I listen to individuals who state that they would like to get into the workplace but don't know what they want to do. Others tell me that...
Think Like a Winner and Enjoy Success
When we first begin creating a wonderful dream, we feel excitement and hope. Time seems to fly by as we race towards the goal and everything comes together in an...
Think Like a Winner and Enjoy Success
When we first begin creating a wonderful dream, we feel excitement and hope. Time seems to fly by as we race towards the goal and everything comes together in an...
Work-Care Balance
It was one of those crazy weeks where you wonder how on earth you are going to get everything done. I had just returned from my grandson's graduation in Saskatoon,...
Work-Care Balance
It was one of those crazy weeks where you wonder how on earth you are going to get everything done. I had just returned from my grandson's graduation in Saskatoon,...
Lies or Truth - You Decide!
It can be so hard to understand why people tell lies - especially when it seems obvious that they are lying and will be "caught". I remember once when parents...
Lies or Truth - You Decide!
It can be so hard to understand why people tell lies - especially when it seems obvious that they are lying and will be "caught". I remember once when parents...
Gratitude and Blessings
This morning I met an older lady in the elevator and she began a little conversation about where we were going. I stated "I'm off to work" and with a...
Gratitude and Blessings
This morning I met an older lady in the elevator and she began a little conversation about where we were going. I stated "I'm off to work" and with a...