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Self-Care Central
Do you feel it? I do. It’s an exhaustion that I’ve never known before. Is it because I’m getting older? Probably. Is it because I’m juggling a lot at one time? Perhaps…but frankly that’s not anything new. Is it because of the last two years and COVID impacts? I’m sure that has something to do with it.
But the more likely reason is that fact that I’m 51, and I’ve packed a lot of living in those 51 years and intend to continue doing that for hopefully many years to come. I just lost my father and feel the pressure of making sure my mom is taken care of and doing well from the complete opposite side of the country in the opposite corner. I’m running two businesses. I have no doubt that I’m experiencing the start of menopause. I’m trying to plan for my retirement in an economy that wants to keep sending me signals that my retirement funds may not be enough between market volatility and healthcare costs. And I’m reassessing my priorities and how I want to spend my time. Yeah…I’m pretty sure that’s what people call a midlife crisis.
I love movies. I live for award season and try my hardest to watch everything that has been nominated. Despite the lack of representation across any and all forms of diversity. It’s my version of the Super Bowl.
Around the globe women face barriers to equality whether that be fighting for pay equity or fighting sexual and gender-based violence even in their own home.
Too often we don’t take time out of our busy schedules to invest in our personal development, discover ways to grow, and to give ourselves space to breathe. To change that, each month we’ll put forward a challenge designed to…
I want to invite you to join me in a challenge. The 52 Hike Challenge . But before we discuss that, let me tell you why I’m even considering this challenge.
I recently told a colleague, someone in the management team, that I have been struggling with depression for years. I am actually writing this openly under my own name and have talked about it on a couple of our podcasts. Never…
International Women’s Day… I still hate you.
Sometimes we can be our own best fans, believing in ourselves or supporting ourselves with affirmations, and kindness to help us push through difficult times, or to encourage us to keep going when things get very tough. However,…
Too often we don’t take time out of our busy schedules to invest in our personal development, discover ways to grow, and to give ourselves space to breathe. To change that, each month we’ll put forward a challenge designed to…
No means no, right? Seems straight forward. Add in hormones, immaturity, cultural norms, media messaging, relationship nuances, etc. etc. and things start getting not straight forward fast. Yet, no still means no and teaching our…
This last year has been a roller coaster of an experience all around. When I reflect over 2021 regarding progress for women the roller coaster ride analogy stands true. And I don’t anticipate that ride slowing down going into…
Why is it that when we experience physical pain or discomfort, we are willing to go to the doctor, take a pill and/or seek help but when we cry for no apparent reason, don’t feel like getting out of bed or are constantly…
A couple of weeks ago we attended TED Women where an incredible group of diverse people (mostly women) presented interesting ideas on What’s Next for women, technology, climate change and other topics. These women are valued for…