Breaking Out of Our Routines

Breaking Out of Our Routines

Last night I took my girls swimming at dusk. I am normally very regimented at bedtime, even in the summer, even on Friday nights. My girls wake up early no matter what time they go to bed. Natalie, especially, creeps into my office each morning, still cozy from her...
Feeling Fortunate

Feeling Fortunate

I consider myself incredibly fortunate. Earlier this summer I made the leap from team member to team leader. It is most certainly a dream come true. I cherish the relationships that I’m building with our clients. I enjoy teaching and growing with my talented...
Why 40 is the New 20, At Least for Me

Why 40 is the New 20, At Least for Me

In my early 20s, I had the feeling I should know who I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. But I had trouble settling on a major in undergrad. I changed my mind a few times and ended up with a degree in English/Creative Writing. At the time, I knew I liked writing...
Working Toward Balance

Working Toward Balance

For much of my academic career I was a straight “A” student. I was an over-achiever and a perfectionist. I was known to cry when I got a “B.” The only “C” I ever got (in conduct because I talked, even then, way too much) prompted a parent teacher conference...

Procrastination, Worry, and Regret

I just finished a task that I put off doing all weekend. Longer than that, if I’m honest. I estimated that it would take me about an hour to do it. Had I known it would take about half that time, would I have done it sooner? I find multiple reasons to...