Some of you may remember my Leap of Faith post here from the beginning of March. I’m happy to report, it was worth it! While nothing solid has come of this rekindled connection, it has potential to be beneficial for everyone involved. That alone made the fear and possible rejection worthwhile. The response to my … Continue reading Leap of Faith: Part Duex
Scary Trend: Teacher-on-Teacher Bullying
A tweet this week from Richard Laermer citing an article from USA Today, "A new trend comes to light every single day. Today's: Teacher-on-teacher bullying," really concerned me, especially in light of the recent bullying case in South Hadley, Massachusetts. While the case referenced above involves teen on teen bullying, bullies come in all shapes, … Continue reading Scary Trend: Teacher-on-Teacher Bullying
Vacation Guilt
If the mentality of those around you and possibly even your higher-ups is that you are lucky to have a job in this economy, how do you take much-needed personal or even vacation time without being overrun with guilt? It is a well-known fact that United State residents take far less vacation time than any … Continue reading Vacation Guilt
How to Deal with Office Survivor’s Guilt
If you've worked in an office lately, you know what I mean. There are many kinds of Office Guilt. The most prevalent is Survivor's Guilt if the pink slips or ax managed to slip by your desk or survivors enthusiasm. While layoffs might not be as common, they are still happening and Survivor's Guilt is … Continue reading How to Deal with Office Survivor’s Guilt
The Lost Art of the Thank You Note
Have you ever noticed that when you are passionate about something, the words all just flow? I’m totally over my writing block and all it took was a Thank You note. I recently wrote a note to someone I’ve never met and probably never will. The woman will be celebrating 75 years with an organization … Continue reading The Lost Art of the Thank You Note