In Pursuit of Work/Life Balance
Being conscientious in your work is great, but don’t do it at the expense of your health.
Different Levels of Friendship
Humans are designed to want to fit in, to belong somewhere, and to have people care about them.
A Different View of Boundaries
What is it about boundaries that often causes friction or discomfort in daily life?
The Importance of Labor (and Rest)
Although work situations are much different now, it is still easy for people to fall into working way too many hours and still feel as if they are not free.
It’s Football Time in Tennessee!
Whether you set up the grill or order your favorite takeout, just being with family or friends to cheer on your teams is what football season memories are made of.
Before Disaster Strikes, Be Prepared!
Dangerous weather can appear suddenly, so you need to have a plan.
Crying, Core Memories, and Children in Care
When children from hard places forget their “core memories,” they forget a bit of themselves.
Back to School for Foster Children
It makes sense that most children in custody will be extremely nervous upon starting a new school year, particularly if they must change schools.
Thoughts on Gladness and Grief
Grief never entirely goes away. Let yourself feel how you feel, and don’t try to minimize it.
Ways to Develop a Winning Attitude
I have found it much easier to work with someone who may not have advanced skills but who has a positive attitude than to work with a highly skilled person who has a poor attitude.