One of my favorite local nonprofits posted A Franciscan Prayer last year. I kept it, and I look back at it often. Every time I read it, it stirs something inside of me – something that made me want to... Read More
I fluctuate between types A and B. I’ve been that way as long as I can remember. Some things I am 100% type A about, and other things make my type B personality stronger. In both instances, I have learned... Read More
Plateau. Not fun. At all. I have worked so hard, and I’ve seen dramatic improvements in my overall health, but I am still not at a healthy BMI, which is my ultimate goal. So, I am buckling down. I re-evaluated... Read More
Goals are great, yes, but I have found myself forsaking the journey for the ultimate goal. Work is a good example. I’ve known where I’ve wanted to be along my career path even before I enrolled in nursing school. While... Read More
I don’t think I realized how much I actually enjoy organizational behavior until today when I was thoroughly engaged in my job orientation. At one point while a manager discussed diversity programs, I saw heads nodding off while I was... Read More
Confession: Clip art drives me nuts. I suppose it has its purpose…although I cannot think of what it is at the moment. I blame my clip art aversion on one-too-many PowerPoint presentations and presenters who thought including canned clip art... Read More
I talk to myself. Often. Don’t kid yourself. You know you do, too. If you don’t, you should seriously give it a try. Practice your conversations. Clear your thoughts. Express your frustrations. Let your ideas develop. Listen to what you... Read More
Today is a milestone for me. I have been working toward health for exactly one year today. For the most part that has meant losing weight. As I continued on my health journey, I found that I was not alone.... Read More
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Your decisions matter. As healthcare professionals, many of us know the importance of having advanced directives. A lot of us dance around the discussion, but it is an important one to have with all... Read More