Conference Observations
As someone who has been going to conferences regularly for most of my career, it is interesting to see the changes with these various events and also what stays the same.
The Return of Business Trips
I knew it was coming, and now it is here - the return of business trips. My suitcases and travel bags have sat idle in the corner of my bedroom for over a year now.
Welcome New Routines
I started a new job in healthcare IT. Even though I'm still working from home, it's amazing how much I needed to adjust, including when I'll be writing future blog posts.
Less Overthinking, More Decisiveness
Are you an overthinker? I certainly am, and I'm taking steps to become less of one or at least manage it better.
Less Holding On, More Embracing New
In my last blog post, I wrote about one of my "do less, do more" items for 2021 and mentioned I would share all four of them over my next several blogs. The second one creates room for what makes me happy and will allow me to grow personally and professionally.
Less Scrolling, More Reading
Instead of resolutions, I decided to look back at the previous year and reflect on how I was spending my time and energy. I determined what I wanted to do more of and what I wanted to do less of.
My One and Only Holiday Tip
I am not one of those super organized Christmas shoppers who get it all done ahead of Thanksgiving. But I do have one holiday tip that I would like to share.
Make the Effort for the Holidays
I always went home for the holidays. I never missed a holiday with my mom and dad in my entire adult life.
Take a Deep Breath
In February 2020, I traveled to the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina, and attended their Happiness Retreat. I had just made it through the first set of holidays without my mom and wanted to get away.
The Benefits of Fitness Challenges
During times when I feel I need a confidence boost or a more positive outlook, I like to find activities to stretch my abilities and have a goal in front of me.
Where Will I Go First?
I was recently asked where I would travel to first when things start to open up from COVID-19. It didn't take me long to answer, as I think about this all the time!
Give It a Second Try
I said I'd never buy another piece of gym equipment for my house again. Now I am the proud new owner of a Peloton bike.
The Best Little Companion
It was around this time of year, two years ago, that I was in the process of preparing for my new puppy's arrival. For the first few months, there were times when I wasn't sure I made the right decision.
Working Around Injuries
I found myself feeling proud of my physical accomplishments recently. I was actually in the middle of modifying an exercise when this entered my mind.
Get Out of the Darn House
One of the first pieces of advice that I received when I began working from home was to get out of the house at least once a day. When you live and work within the same space, it can become uninteresting and zap your energy.
Supporting Small Business
I essentially grew up in small business and surrounded by small business owners. There are long hours and lots of stress, especially when also balancing a family.
What Do You Do For Fun?
It is a question I dreaded. What do you do for fun? Seems innocent enough, right? Not for me.
Three Career Decisions I’m Glad I Made
I started my career as a medical technologist, but I knew before I graduated from college that I didn't want to be in a lab all day.
How I Made Exercise Non-Negotiable
There was a time when I just could not keep an exercise routine going. I finally realized that if I really wanted exercise and fitness to be part of my life, I needed a new plan and also a new mindset.
Love Where You Live
It hard to believe I have been in my house in Virginia Beach for 5 years as of this month. Truth be told, I wasn't sold on Virginia Beach right away, but I knew it was the right place for me to be, at least for a few years.