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One of those days…
So far, it feels like my day is not going to plan. I got up to take the dog for a walk, but when I got dressed and walked outside with the lead… I realized it is raining (much to the dog’s confusion). I had a message from our grocery delivery service saying our…
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Blissful moments…
I’m lying on my back, bobbing on the surface of the water. It was cold when I got in, a refreshing hit from the heat of the sand and the sun. But now it feels warm, like a salty cocoon. The waves are coming thick and fast, but I’m far enough out to just float…
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Is real work life “balance” just a pink unicorn?
I have been wondering lately whether real, long lasting balance is something confined to only a few unique job roles, or whether our culture is so caught up in “busy boasting” and the idea that running ourselves into the ground is the only way to strive up the ladder… that we don’t stop to consider…
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What do I stand for at work?
I have a new boss at work, and it occurs to me that they knows nothing about me…except perhaps the things that other people may have said. Which has led me to stop and really think about my brand and reputation, because I guess it has been a while since I have had to think…
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Rainbows, rainbows, rainbows…
I absolutely love rainbows, there is something about the sweeping colour across a bleak sky that just lifts me up and puts me in a better mood. Recently I’ve seen so many rainbows and I love this visual reminder of such an important metaphor, because, you can’t have the rainbows without the rain. And yes, …
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Whatever you do…don’t mess with my sleep…
All the articles I have read of late are touting the importance of sleep. Apparantly on average we need about 7-8 hours of sleep a night , Arianna Huffington is such a big advocate in her book Thrive . I have figured out that I am someone who needs about 9. I love my sleep. …
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Admitting your mistakes
I’m really quite fascinated by the idea of “failure” and how we perceive it in our lives. I’ve talked before about my own avoidance of failure…god forbid… and the impact that fear can have on the way you approach things in your life. Which is why I liked this article I read recently about Etsy…
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Always curious…lessons from Dad
My Dad has always lived his life in a constant state of curiosity. I am sure it is one of the single most important reasons why he has lived his life with a sense of calm and patience…something I seem to have failed to inherit. I am not sure that I appreciated Dad’s curiosity when…
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Birthday stress…
In case you hadn’t noticed, I’m a little bit of a control freak. OK, as it happens, maybe a HUGE control freak. I don’t really notice it and, infact, there are days when I really really think that I am not controlling. It is not until someone else tries to take control from me, that…
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The rage…
My sister and I talk a lot about feeling “the rage”, it is something that has become increasingly prevalent since having kids. Infact, prior to having kids, I don’t recall raising my voice or feeling overwhelming anger in the same way at all. But yet, time and time again I find myself in a place…
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