Maybe it’s just a different style

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being, Organization, Uncategorized

Is it just me or are you sometimes perplexed by how your co-workers operate? As a manager in a large corporate environment, I sometimes found myself completely confused by the actions of others and struggled to rationalize behavior that was so foreign to my own. For example: One …

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Brene Brown: Trust = B.R.A.V.I.N.G.

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being, Organization, Uncategorized

If I could love someone I’ve never met, it would be Brene Brown.  I can not appreciate enough the power of her insights. I’ve read her books.  I’ve watched her TED talks on vulnerability and shame.  I’ve listened to her numerous times as a podcast guest. Most recently,  …

Acknowledge vs Empower

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being, Organization, Uncategorized

How often do you experience an emotion or situation and do everything within your power to ignore its effect on you?  If you are like me, this happens pretty regularly. Well, the truth is, it is nearly impossible to ignore the effects of our emotions and life situations.  …

Taxes are taxing. Rejuvite.

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being, Organization, Uncategorized

It’s hard for me to believe, but the first quarter of the year is already in the books and taxes are due next week.  Hopefully, you are one of the lucky, non-procrastinators that filed their tax return long ago and have done something fun with the refund the …

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Communication: What could go wrong?

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being, Organization, Uncategorized

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”   George Bernard Shaw Oh my gosh, how many times has this been the case? There are so many ways to communicate these days, determining what kind of communication to use is key. Types …

Those darn distractions!

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“It’s so hard to get anything done with all these distractions.” Heard it. Felt it. Said it. Most workplaces are full of distractions, especially in the ever-increasing open office concept: Excessive noise (piped in music, printers, copiers, conversations, etc.) Lack of privacy (no more closing your office door) …

Life can be tough. Developing resilience is key.

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“Resilience is that ineffable quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back at least as strong as before.” Psychology Today. We’ve all probably experienced moments when we felt so strong, that we knew could take on any level of adversity. And other …

Ready to Spring Ahead?

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being, Uncategorized

With snow on the ground today in Western Washington (although my crocus and tulips are poking through it) and over 18″ of snow over the last few days on the other side of the Cascades, “Spring” seems pretty far away.  Nonetheless, this Sunday morning we “spring forward.” I …

Why do we want to be like someone else?

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being, Uncategorized

“Never compare your insides to everyone else’s outsides.” ― Anne Lamott Have you ever caught yourself thinking . . . “I want to be like Susie, she’s so organized.” “I want to be like Kathy, she has great hair.” “I want to be like Janet, she is an …

Do you know your Love Language?

Cindy JobsHealth and Well-Being, Organization, Uncategorized

My husband and I have been married for nearly 23 years.   Considerably less than some folks I know, considerably more than others, but I’m feeling pretty darn good about it. What makes our relationship work are probably the same things that make relationships work for a lot of …