One day, I watched as a co-worker put her boss in his place with such finesse that I thought to myself “Wow I wish I had that much confidence!” Confidence is an acquired trait,…
5 Reasons you want to supervise a summer intern
One summer my friend complained to me constantly about how she had to supervise a summer intern. To her, it was a babysitting job that required time and attention away from her real job….
A parent’s emotional feelings about graduation
The day you become a parent your life changes. Everyone warns you this will happen and it’s true. This experience is emotional in a way that feels odd and exciting at the same time….
A fitting way to describe motherhood in 2018
I am watching the Today Show when Savannah Guthrie describes motherhood as “messy.” I immediately nod my head in agreement. Yes, Savannah that’s the word I would use, too. Motherhood in 2018 is messy….
Should You Hit “Send” at midnight? The new rules of late night email
It’s close to midnight and I’m still awake. Not only that, but I’ve broken all my own rules about logging on to the Internet late at night. The house is quiet, everyone but me is…
How to make time for networking when you’re busy
Last week I registered for a LinkedIn workshop at a local college because I wanted to learn more about how to build my online network. On the day of the workshop, I felt overwhelmed by…
One simple thing to keep your job skills relevant
I wanted to go back to school for a masters degree. I really did. But the thought of taking online classes intimidated me. Could I learn the skills I wanted without even stepping foot in…
Why Millennials Take Mental Health Days and How to Take Them Too
If you are frustrated because your young co-worker just took a mental health day, get used to it. Where older generations have adopted a “push-through-your-personal-problems” attitude, the younger generation sees work life completely differently. As…
How to Keep Your Memory Sharp
You run into an old friend but can’t remember her name. It bothers you for the next few days until suddenly her name comes to mind. Is this memory lapse normal or is it…
The Best Apps to Eliminate Waiting in Line
The old saying goes, “Time is money.” So, why waste it? To me, one of the biggest time wasters is waiting in line. In my struggle for work life balance over the years, I quickly…