In the summer of 2014, when I decided to stop chasing men and start chasing my dreams of becoming a mom, I committed myself to being the most reliable professional I could be, which for me meant making sure I consistently got to work promptly. My first nutrition job after grad school was in a … Continue reading My Kid, My Calling
Tag: work-life balance
I Have 50 Children
People from the outside love love love to judge people on how many kids they have. Honestly, myself included at times. We're all human y'all. And judging is part of that! I even judge myself, believe it or not! And if you've been following my blog, you'd know that to be true 😉 Well, this … Continue reading I Have 50 Children
My Flow
I'm so grateful I have a job that doesn't drain me of all my creative energy and leaves some left over for my beloved hobbies. It even ignites my creativity in its own ways. And I find my role as a nutrition educator and counselor quite fulfilling. Do you feel you have energy left over … Continue reading My Flow
Why School Kills Creativity Part 3
Really this may as well just be the title of my blog site, y'all. This comes up so much for me, if but indirectly. Usually it's pretty direct though. I just ordered oak tag on Amazon. I had flashbacks of doing a book report in 5th grade. But this ain't no book report. This is … Continue reading Why School Kills Creativity Part 3
Does School Kill Creativity? Part 2
Yes, because it overactivates our left brain while devaluing and weakening our right brain. We come into school with such passionate, curious minds. Then are forced to memorize and digest a boatload of information. We gain information at the expense of losing wisdom. The intuition that we inherently had going in all but disappears. And … Continue reading Does School Kill Creativity? Part 2
Pampered by the Predictability of Paperwork
Last year taking care of my daughter and working at a preschool got me missing working on a computer and doing paperwork. The quiet, the serene. The UNINTERRUPTED mental rhythm. Ahhhh. Well today I’m appreciating paperwork for another reason. I found out yesterday that we need to move next month. Last night I couldn’t wait … Continue reading Pampered by the Predictability of Paperwork
Caring: The Language of the Soul
I've written before about how after an impactful session with a client, I often pause afterward and feel a sense of peace, of stillness. I see this as a very spiritual experience. More spiritual than any feeling I've every gotten from organized group prayer (we all get inspired by different things, I suppose). I see … Continue reading Caring: The Language of the Soul
School-Life Balance
Previously I wrote about school-live balance evolving into work-life balance. I do think schools can do better at helping people have school-life balance, in allowing for time for hobbies and down time. I also know I did play a couple sports and was on college bowl and mock trial and model UN—not all of them … Continue reading School-Life Balance
Does School Kill Creativity?
I have yet to watch the highly-regarding Ted Talk on this topic by Sir Ken Robinson. But this very question evokes so much for me. I have often wondered if I would have started writing if my dad didn't die when I was 21. If I would have blossomed creatively in my 20s, had this … Continue reading Does School Kill Creativity?
Losing Yourself in a Relationship, Losing Yourself in Your Work
As I began my early morning dive into my remote side job, I reminded myself that when this is over I will still be me, and I will have to work toward a calmer, more relaxed inner state. This is a short-term project, one that I have committed a lot of energy, attention, and care … Continue reading Losing Yourself in a Relationship, Losing Yourself in Your Work
Mindful Nuggets 