Many offices are about to hold their end-of-summer athletic events. I dread these events almost as much as the end of summer itself. So many questions fill my mind. First the superficial: what do I wear, do I want to see my colleagues (or be seen) in whatever athletic attire is required, will I feel objectified if I have to wear a tennis skirt in front of my male colleagues? … [Read more...] about How to Survive At-Work Athletic Events When You’re Not an Athlete
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You May Want to Find a New Job, But in the Meantime…
I've had more than one job where I was on my last nerve at just the thought of going to work that day. I knew I wanted to find a new job but since my name wasn't Rockefeller or Getty, I had to stick with the old one till the new one came along. But once you've reached that "I can't walk into that office one...more...time" phase, most goodwill is deep in the bottom of … [Read more...] about You May Want to Find a New Job, But in the Meantime…
How to Encourage Development in Infants
Every child develops at his or her own pace, but there are many strategies parents can adopt that can provide early stimulation and spark connections between brain synapses. Rather than focus on a particular skill, it is better to immerse your infant in a loving and interesting environment, with plenty of experiences from which to choose. Remember also that hands-on, … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Development in Infants
How To Invest In Your Personal Brand When Finances Are Tight
Why is your personal brand important? Whether you are searching to change careers or grow your network, building a personal brand is worthwhile. Your personal brand is how you promote yourself. Have you ever Googled your name? What comes up in the search when you do? How does the world see you, and how are you mentioned? Personal branding is a great way to influence people's … [Read more...] about How To Invest In Your Personal Brand When Finances Are Tight
Quarantining With A Former Spouse
13 years ago, we were sitting outside of a Starbucks in Tampa, Florida with more questions than answer flooding our brains. Without any expectations or knowledge of what was going to happen, we both realized that it was time to end our marriage and clean up the mess we made. We amicably agreed to leave the past behind and move forward, but the only problem was neither of had a … [Read more...] about Quarantining With A Former Spouse