What Does Work/Life Balance Mean to You?
Think back to before the pandemic. How well did you create a difference between the time you spent at work, home, and for yourself? Now, think about where you are…
Read moreWhen Do We Choose the Social Contract & When Do We Choose the Economic Contract?
We operate at various levels in our families, work, and society. We have shortcut names for these behaviors: the economic contract and the social contract. When we use the economic…
Read moreWhat Guideposts Do You Use?
I had several experiences in the past weeks: requests to write and speak as a consultant. And, a fascinating doctor problem. I’ll start with requests for my expertise. When I…
Read moreWhat Do You Do When You Just Don’t Want To?
I have a head cold. I’ve had this for almost two weeks. My cough interrupts my sleep (and Mark’s) almost every night. I’m seeing the doctor again today, to make…
Read moreDancing With the Sidewalk
If you live in New England, you know how long and difficult our winter has been. It’s the end of March, and it’s still cold and windy. Two days ago,…
Read moreWhat Makes You Laugh?
Are you laughing enough? I know, you don’t normally associate laughter with problem solving, do you? But laughter relieves tension. If you stay wound tight and serious during all of…
Read moreMaking Difficult Choices
When you have a broken leg, you get a cast. Your bone takes 4-6 weeks to heal. Maybe you need physical therapy, maybe you just exercise. You’re done. If you…
Read moreSeven Things You Can Do To Help Manage Your Vertigo
Have you seen Inside a Vertigo Attack? I never expected the kinds of comments I’m getting. I suspect there are not too many first-person accounts of what it’s like to…
Read moreCane High, Attitude Higher
I walked into physical therapy today. Judy said, “Did you grow today?” I immediately grinned, and said, “No, but I’d like to! Why?” She grabbed my cane—which has been at…
Read moreBecoming Boring Again
Mark saw the orthopedist last week. He got the all-clear to wean himself from crutches. He did—in 20 minutes. He walked out of the hospital on crutches and came home.…
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