Being grateful when things suck

Being grateful when things suck

With Thanksgiving here, it’s a good time to talk about gratitude. It’s easy to be grateful when life is going your way. But what happens when it seems like everything is going to shit, life is throwing everything it has at you, and you don’t know...
What are you an expert in?

What are you an expert in?

Does having letters after your name make you an expert in something? In theory, yes. It means you have some sort of certification that allows you to be an expert. Take my nephew as an example. He has an M.Eng – a masters in engineering – and, if you ask him if he is...
Emotional Triggers: What sets you off?

Emotional Triggers: What sets you off?

I’ve been giving it a lot of thought about what sets me off. My ex-to-be and I are doing divorce differently; for the most part, we get along though there are still times when he pisses me off. One of my big triggers is that he works around me. I think we have decided...
Are you worth it?

Are you worth it?

Recently, I was asked this question in my business. My answer was yes. The tangible – I have testimonials – and cold hard numbers to back it up. In my business, I know my worth; it really comes down to time and money. I know what my time is worth and I know the...
What drives you?

What drives you?

What drives you to do what you do? What gets you out of bed in the morning – besides your responsibilities? What keeps you moving forward to achieve what you have set out to achieve? What is the deep push to do what you do? Remember Your Why I know that there are...