Welcome to a gratitude challenge series! I’m sure you remember from psychology 101 and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The belief is that certain needs have to be met before you can proceed up the pyramid. I’m going to use this image/these needs for the next 5 gratitude challenges. Regardless of where you are on this …
Anticipation vs Expectation
Tonight is the big night – our first Christmas performance. We’ve been practicing Christmas music since September…and now we’re here. Do I wish I had more rehearsal time? Yes, of course. “If wishes were horses, beggars would ride” or “If wishes were fishes, we’d all swim in riches.” Tonight is here, so I’m going to …
Is it worth it?
By Merry Mary Today I sent out my second set of monthly invoices. And the question above floated into my brain. Is it worth it? The ‘it’ is in reference to starting my own consulting business. There was a great quote that Aetna sent out when the organization was going through a downsizing/reorg. “The pain of every change …
Remember the donut!
My very first job was as a donut girl at the Dunkin’ Donuts in Sandy Springs. The pay was below minimum wage because we earned tips. Not sure how they got away with that because there aren’t many big tips on a donut and coffee. My friend Donna and I were 15 years old and …