2015 Resolution: Working for a Good Boss
It’s another New Year filled with promise and those New Year’s Resolutions. When we think about what makes our lives easier, we are aware of the enormous amount of time that we spend at our jobs and how that affects our home life as well. Who we work for is key. That time can be […]
Read MoreBoston Strong…Creating the American Spirit after Tragedy
The Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest annual marathon ranking as as one of the world’s best-known road racing events was especially poignant this Patriot’s Day, April 21, 2014. After the horrific bombings last year, the loss of four lives and many limbs, the city came back under the cry of ‘Boston Strong.’ My nephew, Ian, […]
Read MoreDoes Dog Ownership REALLY Contribute to Good Health?
We have all heard that owning a pet contributes to overall good health. ‘Therapy dogs’ in hospitals and nursing homes have been beneficial for the patients and owning a dog can contribute to your longevity. The New York Times recent blog “Life with a Dog: You Meet People” by Jane Brody, confirms the value of […]
Read MoreDiverse Talent, Genuine Service, Great Contributions…A Life Well-Lived
Spring was a long time in coming this year, and needing to anticipate that special transition, I embarked on a trip to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA to see the Orchid Show with a friend. I had been to Longwood before to see the flowers in full bloom, but this time it was for […]
Read MoreMindfulness Goes Mainstream
Time magazine’s cover story the week of February 3, 2014 was ‘The Mindful Revolution…The science of finding focus in a stressed-out, multi-tasking culture,’ by Kate Pickert. This is a topic that has been near and dear to my heart for many years and actually back in 1998 took a Mindfulness Course with Jon Kabat-Zinn at […]
Read MoreGiving Back: Dress for Success Set 2014 Goals
Dress for Success Worldwide is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women located in more than 125 cities across 15 countries. The professional clothing, employment retention programs and ongoing support that is provided to our clients symbolizes the faith in every woman’s ability to be self-sufficient and successful in her career. […]
Read MoreHow are those New Year Resolutions Working?
So the holidays are over, the calendar has turned from 2013 to 2014…and we all make those New Year’s resolutions, hoping that this year will be the year we live up to our commitments. We settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter), e.g. ‘work on a relationship,’ or to decide […]
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