Category Archives: Work Life Balance

Virtual Reality

Living in a world with COVID-19 is like living in our own virtual reality…. Just kidding. I can’t do another COVID-19 post. My last one was about COVID-19 and that was back in April. It’s time for me to think … Continue reading

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When your worst nightmare becomes your reality

What would you do if your worst nightmare became your reality? Do you panic? Do you fight? Give up? Are you optimistic, looking on the bright side and having faith that everything will be alright? Are you pessimistic, beating yourself … Continue reading

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Reflections on Remote Work after Six Months

I remember it well. On Friday March 13th, the DFCI Broadcast message announced that as of Monday March 16th, most DFCI staff were asked to begin working from home if feasible. It was doable for our group, so since that … Continue reading

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The Principle of Moments

These pandemic days can sometimes mess with my head. My thoughts seem to phase in and out of time. My mind goes to old places, distant moments. Life can feel untethered, unanchored. I lose track of the now, whatever that … Continue reading

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Writer’s Block

As I sat down to write this blog I got overwhelmed with a case of writer’s block. I couldn’t think of a topic to write about, and then when I did the words didn’t flow.  Everything seemed forced, I was … Continue reading

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Not-So-Deep Thoughts

The past few months have been difficult. But as an optimist, I try to focus on some positives, some progress, and yes, some humor, to look toward tomorrow. As I tell my mother, sometimes you need to change the channel … Continue reading

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On the Bright Side…

I try to be an optimistic person and look to find the positives in every situation, including the one we are in the middle of right now. I’m very fortunate that none of my family members have been negatively affected … Continue reading

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Zooming Through the Pandemic, One Shingle at A Time

7 years ago, I moved up the East Coast to Massachusetts, forty miles away from the LMA and down the South Shore in Plymouth. We were fortunate to buy a home with enough space for me to set up a … Continue reading

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Three Ways to Improve Your Work from Home Day

Working remotely has become the new norm during this crazy time. Going on week seven, I have discovered some ways to improve my spirits during the work day. We no longer have the option to go to the gym before … Continue reading

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The Day that We Get Out

I really tried to write a blog post completely unrelated to coronavirus. The ongoing pandemic is so overwhelming that I thought it would be nice to just write about something with no ties to COVID-19. Unfortunately, I usually get my … Continue reading

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