The leaves are falling. The days are getting shorter. The nights are getting colder. Those are all sure signs that winter is approaching. And with that, comes the “fall back” change of time. I don’t know about you, but I appreciate “falling back” much more than “springing forward.” …
Maintaining medical records
I just spent a week with my 88-year old mother who lives 500 miles away. My siblings and I are very fortunate that Mom is in good health, mentally sharp, exercises regularly, and is able to do just about anything she wants. Over the course of the visit, …
ADHD in the Workplace
October is ADHD Awareness Month “For many people, ADD is not a disorder but a trait, a way of being in the world. When it impairs their lives, then it becomes a disorder.” — Edward Hallowell There have been some incredibly successful people who have ADHD. Most …
Can you say “thank you” too much?
I had an interesting exchange with my 4-year old grandson recently. On our way home, we passed a park we’d frequented. He said, “you’ve taken me to that park before.” I said I had and asked he wanted to go there again. He said he did and followed …
What do you know about ADHD?
“It’s so much easier to suggest solutions when you don’t know too much about the problem.” — Malcolm Forbes October is National ADHD Awareness …
Pause. Patience. Perspective.
Parts of the yesterday really tried my patience. I had a wonderful opportunity to visit a friend in her new home and play a round of golf in beautiful 84-degree weather. The day was magical . . . until I started what should have been a 2-1/2 hour …
Bounce Back!
I recently had a major disappointment. I’d been working on a project for nearly three years. Having spent lots of time, energy, and money on this endeavor, I was ready to reap the fruits of my labors. The final assignment was to pass a very rigorous test. I …
What does “self improvement” mean to you?
September is “National Self Improvement” month. Although most of us are constantly striving to improve ourselves, sometimes we just need a gentle nudge or reminder to help move us forward to living the life we want to live. Here are some areas my clients frequently mention when they …
The Power of Predictability
Seasons change. Winter turns to Spring. Spring turns to Summer. Summer turns to Fall. Fall turns to Winter. We know it’s happening. We have a pretty good idea what to expect. We can prepare for it. It’s predictable. For you Myers Briggs types, I’m an ESTJ — Extrovert, …
“I really thought you’d be more upset.”
A week or so ago my husband and I went to a BBQ/pool party. I really didn’t have any intention to swim, so I didn’t wear a swimming suit, just normal backyard BBQ attire. As it turned out, having a suit on would have been handy when I …