Reflections, productivity tips, and Enneagram insights for navigating life and work.
I really like “doing.” My version of rest involves running errands, volunteering, professional development, cooking, doing things around the house, and working on creative projects. Having a day off work to check off a bunch of things on my personal to-do list brings me a lot of joy. I'm not really very good at “being.”…
You may find it ironic that I am writing a blog post about dealing with stress. But the fact of the matter is, I am a stress expert, which means I'm very good at being stressed. Unfortunately, there's no skill involved — I'm just stressed a lot. The upside is I thrive under pressure, and…
If you know me, you’ve probably heard me talk about how great the Enneagram is. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Enneagram, it’s a personality type classification system with 9 different types. A quick disclaimer — the reason I find the Enneagram useful is that it helps me understand myself. It is not…
This weekend, I jetted down to Southern California for a quick family trip. Traveling is always a little crazy, but sometimes, getting away helps me slow down a bit. On Saturday, I did something I haven’t done for a while — I stopped and listened to the voices in my head. I don’t know where these…
Did you know that loneliness can kill you? Actually, it’s even more dangerous to your health than obesity —loneliness has the same impact on mortality as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Maybe think about that the next time you want to skip out on plans with friends to stay home with your couch and Netflix….
“I work remotely.” Three magic words that can make someone you just met totally envious of your life. If you work remotely, you know it’s pretty incredible. But you also know the pros and cons, and that most people don’t have the full story. Here are 5 myths people believe: Myth #1: You work in…