encouragement
Ever feel like the sky is falling? The world is crashing all around you and even upon you? I do on occasion. Thankfully, I have umbrella people in my life. They have a gift. Simply being in their presence, the... Read More
Ever have one of those moments when you come out of a meeting or a patient room and you think, “Man, I nailed that!”? No one else around is there to say, “Oh my goodness…what just happened?! Did you see... Read More
Through blogging I have found an interest in blogs and their relationship to nursing – how they impact us, our patients, and how we impact the blogosphere. I was able to share that passion with others at the 36th Annual... Read More
Reflecting on A long day. A long afternoon. A long week. Painfully slow. Looking forward to A long day. A long afternoon. A long weekend. Refreshingly slow. Ever have one of those weeks requiring one of those weekends? Here’s hoping... Read More
I’m really not a crafty person. Honestly. I have a five year-old daughter that has an inner Martha Stewart I can barely keep up with, and I know she’s going to out-craft me within this year. (Seriously, I’m thinking about... Read More
Beyond Biblical scriptures, this is my all-time favorite quote. It reminds me to identify and nurture my “capabilities.” I hope it reminds you this week, as well. Astound yourself.... Read More
A colleague introduced a meeting with this video. The three-minute video is not only entertaining, but it holds a powerful truth – leaders are not leaders without followers, and following – especially early on – takes courage. The narrator of... Read More
A reminder to keep at it, whatever “it” is.... Read More
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I like to think of myself as an “optimistic realist,” hoping for the future but knowing when to say when. Maybe I’m actually an eternal optimist and my Johari Window just needs a little washing. It’s hard for me to... Read More