Put Down Our Masks
An incident came up earlier this week that one of my teams needed to handle quickly. We called an ad-hoc meeting, and everyone gathered on Zoom. Fortunately, the team has … Find Out More
Category: Healthcare
Collaborating Skills Help Us Win in Vegas!
We recently took a spring break trip to Las Vegas with our two sons, ages 15 and 18. Typically, my family has traveled well together. Even when my children were … Find Out More
Will I Be Up To The Task?
As I prepared for my webinar, Finding Resilience As Our Parents Decline, last week, I reflected on my caregiving journey with my mom over the previous six years. Like most people, my mom’s … Find Out More
Letting Go of Perfectionism
As a child, I had to stay on guard to ensure I did everything right. My grandmother, Mother Margaret, was as strict as they came. As the matriarch of my … Find Out More
❤️ What’s Love Got To Do With It?
My mother died two weeks ago. Though I am feeling sad, I am also feeling grateful—grateful that she is finally released from Alzheimer’s, that she knew us until the end, … Find Out More
Collaborating Well Requires Centering and Connecting
I had some bad news last night. My mother moved to hospice care about two weeks ago, which means each day has some ups and downs. I try to hold … Find Out More
Contributing to What We Love Brings Us Resilience
Yesterday, I woke up feeling afraid. I had a school training to deliver in person and my old nemesis, self-doubt, reared its ugly head. Would I be good enough? Am I … Find Out More
Resilience Prepares us for the Bumps
My husband and I were riding our bikes down the leaf-strewn path when suddenly, wham! My husband’s bike got stuck in a hidden groove, he fell in the path right in front … Find Out More
Lightening Our Pain with Gratitude
It’s raining in Northern California. My zinnias are still in full bloom, but the grape leaves are starting to wither and fall to the ground. This mix of beauty, darkness, … Find Out More