Mental health
Overthinking = Creatively Blocked
I’m the worst…last time I told you I was going to keep up a regular blog and since then I’ve been creatively blocked. Which in my world equates to OVERTHINKING. Have you ever experienced that? Here’s what I’m overthinking… Will this sound foolish? Is it good enough? How can I become the Taylor Swift of…
Read MoreCreate for Yourself
This is a sketch of my house. And my car. Drawn by a 49 year old (me!) whose ability to draw to scale or dimension hasn’t changed since she was 9. Because evidently my driveway leads right to my front door. Or my car is parked on the walkway. You decide. I’ll wait while…
Read MoreEnd of Year Reflections: Letting go & Holding On
Last Thursday I facilitated the final Virtual Café for 2021. The initial conversation starter I presented the group: As 2021 comes to a close and 2022 begins, what will you leave behind and what will you take with you? First folks had a chance to talk in small groups of 3 and 4 people. Then…
Read MoreSpeak Up & Advocate for Yourself: Lessons From Simone Biles
I’m no Simon Biles and I’ve never taken gymnastics. Which means I’ve never experienced the “Twisties”, a term for losing awareness of where you are in the air. However, I’ve definitely felt out of sync with who I am and the work I do. How about you? Which is why I was moved to tears after…
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