It seems like everyone’s doing it: Christina and Nicole, Jessica, J. Lo, Gwen Stefani (on number 2), and, bless her heart, Jamie Lynn Spears. My refrigerator is peppered with shower invites and baby announcements, and I think it’s no coincidence that my two favorite movies of the year, Knocked Up and Juno, are all about having babies. And yet… I’m totally not ready. I still … [Read more...] about Baby Fever
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Clear the Clutter in Your Life
Look around you, at work and home. Do you feel overjoyed or annoyed? Your environment affects your moods, attitudes, emotions, and energy level. What things sap your energy? You need to figure out ways to reduce, eliminate, or change your environment, so that it lifts you up rather than brings you down. These tidbits might help. 1. Clear the clutter. This requires effort and … [Read more...] about Clear the Clutter in Your Life
What, You’re Leaving? Lessons in Communication.
For four years, I worked for a mid-sized law firm with approximately 45 attorneys in the local office. My first few years there were fantastic. I was on top of my game and headed in all the right directions. My last eight to ten months there, my work load dwindled . . . and dwindled . . . and dwindled, notwithstanding my responsible, diligent requests for more work. I checked … [Read more...] about What, You’re Leaving? Lessons in Communication.
Can You Describe Yourself in Three Words?
Last week I was asked by a potential client to describe what makes me different from everyone else... in just 3 words. I blew it. And I’m so annoyed with myself for that. I was in the car when the phone rang, the baby was crying, the traffic was jammed and I wasn’t fully present. I probably shouldn’t have taken the call but when the name flashed up on the screen I couldn’t … [Read more...] about Can You Describe Yourself in Three Words?