While packing for our weekend away last weekend, going to our younger son’s hockey tournament, I was working out how much art stuff to bring and which sketchbooks. It has happened before, but I was again realizing how personal everything is. I don’t like anyone to see my sketchbooks or…
“In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow.” – Carol Dweck. I have to admit, upon reflecting on this statement, I can say revealing my weaknesses has been a…
I work at a credit union helping people with their banking and in the last month I have encountered a lot more emotional situations. Remember in my blog ‘Reflection’ (April 23) when I said it is nice to have quiet time to ‘detach myself from some people’s personal situations’? My…
Conversation with my sister and some friends the other day was around wanting to be braver and bold. The following morning, the opportunity presented itself in the form of performing a random act of kindness for a stranger. I was conflicted whether I should write about this as I am…
For a little while now at work– a few months at least, I have come to rely on my afternoon break of solitude. I talk to people all day long, which is exhausting for my introverted self. At my office, there is a larger boardroom, a small boardroom and a…
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