Posts tagged with: encouragement

Break and Rest

Six days since my last post. I enjoyed the time away from the computer and most other electronics. I stayed in my home for five straight days, and I loved every moment. I hosted both family Thanksgiving dinners for the... Read More

Walk the Water Stations

It’s over. I completed my first marathon Sunday, and yeah, it was pretty easy to decide it was going to be my last marathon, as well. Twenty. Six. Point. Two. Very. Long. Miles. I spent most of Sunday listening to... Read More

Just Keep Running

It’s been two years since my first half-marathon. I’ve “competed” in a few more since then, and this year I made up my mind to run a full marathon. I trained and trained and trained. Morning after morning of 4:45... Read More

Nurses’ Role in Voting – Past and Present

Yes, I know everyone in the U.S. is ready for election season to end. I haven’t mentioned it once, though…until today. With tomorrow’s Election Day home stretch, I have to encourage everyone to vote if you haven’t done so already.... Read More

Keep Going

It’s not fun now. It will be. And it’ll be worth it. Keep going.... Read More

No Trickery Here: Only Treats for the Healthcare Team

The holiday season is here! I enjoy giving away small gifts to those around me. With a medium-sized team, small gifts are just about all I can do. It’s the thought that counts, right? That’s exactly what I’m betting on,... Read More

Giving Back, Paying it Forward, Making A Difference

You are where you are today because of your own diligence and drive in combination with the leadership, mentoring, and encouragement from others throughout your life. You are a wealth of information and resources. Someone is dying to meet and... Read More

Even When Your Voice Shakes

This quote always inspires and comforts me. American activist Maggie Kuhn has some fiercely poignant messages. She fought ageism and advocated for mental health issues. She was one powerhouse Presbyterian. She stood toe-to-toe with policymakers, change agents, and influencers, advocating for those who... Read More

The Reciprocality of Encouragement

The great thing about encouragement is that when you give it away, it typically comes right back around to you when you need it. Perhaps it is the law of reaping what you’ve sown. Others may call it karma. Whatever... Read More