Category Archives: Work Life Balance

In case of emergency, be prepared

In the Girl Scout Handbook, the Girl Scout motto explains: “A Girl Scout is ready to help out wherever she is needed. Willingness to serve is not enough; you must know how to do the job well, even in an emergency.”  … Continue reading

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Soaking Up The Summer

At the beginning of every summer, I brainstorm the fun things my family and I would like to do and places we would like to visit.  Summer is my favorite season to reconnect with family and friends, so it is … Continue reading

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All I Want for Summer is…

This year I decided to make a summer wish list. Working from home the past two years has had its fair share of ups and down’s and constantly seeking out ways to efficiently adjust to a remote work environment (home … Continue reading

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Don’t Get Used to the View

Last week, I went on a ski trip to Utah with my friends from university. I was constantly astounded by the view, and I remember one vivid moment where my giddiness bubbled over. One of the days was unseasonably warm, … Continue reading

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What is the Future of Work – Now?

“The Future of Work is Now!” is a cliché characterization that seems to point to the swiftness far-off changes have become common in the workplace. With the general upheaval we have experienced, that portrayal has a certain resonance. Specifically, the … Continue reading

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Instead of making resolutions, let’s celebrate our resilience

Is it just me or do others find it challenging keeping track of time? Not in a “Is today Thursday?” kind of way (when it was Tuesday ALL day!), but rather in a “Are we still in 2020?” kind of … Continue reading

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Finding Joy This Spring

I am thrilled for the beginning of the spring season, which is right around the corner on March 20th! This past October, my family and I moved to North Andover. The former owners had planted zinnias along the front yard … Continue reading

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Celebrate Every Day

Many of us thrive on having something to look forward to, to connect, to celebrate. Holidays often serve that purpose with traditions, families and friends, and new memories. The past 12 months of holidays have not been great. We’re not … Continue reading

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Reading for Recuperation

I’ve never been big on making New Year’s resolutions and I see no reason to change for 2021.  What I have usually done is make a list of books I want to read in the new year.  For me it’s … Continue reading

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The Last Word On 2020

2020 is dead to me! I know I’ve got some serious consensus on this one. It’s been rough, no doubt, and everyone has some version and some story. We’ve hoped, we’ve mourned, we’ve persevered, we’ve rallied, we’ve hunkered down. All … Continue reading

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