Category: Goals and Planning

  • 2024, #1

    2024, #1

    The end of 2023 was a lot of “things” for me.  I was able to celebrate my birthday with a room full of people I laugh with, debate with, dance with, cry with and generally consider my Framily (friend family).  My home welcomed my Family to gather and eat a LOT of food, a few times.  There were…

  • Thanksgiving, here we go!

    Thanksgiving, here we go!

    Welcome to the week before Thanksgiving.  It is officially the start of the month of family gatherings and friendly get togethers.  There are many places to look for “Favorite Things” or “Gift Guides” or even “Holiday Dos and Don’ts”.   I wondered what I have to contribute to the conversation.  In the end I thought I would share a few…

  • Introductions and Updates

    Introductions and Updates

    Teaching, public speaking, raising awareness, making another person’s life better, this is why I am in the world.  A moment when I can make eye contact, and listen to what another person has to say, and hear the intention, not just the words, that is my passion.  What I do is to work with people so they…

  • Time

    Time

    The writer discusses time management, comparing it to budgeting, and emphasizes assessing the return on investment of our time. Suggesting the use of both digital and paper calendars, she recommends declaring personal time in the work calendar. The writer stresses the need for goal alignment, frequent reflection, and effective boundary management. Finally, she shares her…