Resilience - Part 1
By Paula Davis-Laack • April 14, 2010 •Balancing Private and Professional Life
Resilience – Part 1When I was in grade school, I played the clarinet. On the day of my first music competition, I prepared to play a piece that I had been practicing for weeks. The room was packed. I took a deep breath and started playing. Instead of notes, only loud honking noises, and my clarinet sounded like a flock of geese. Not having any additional reeds in my clarinet case, I had to excuse myself and travel back to school to get a fresh supply. When I returned, still red-faced with embarrassment, the judge let me play my song. …
Balance at the Bar
By Paula Davis-Laack • April 08, 2010 •Balancing Private and Professional Life
We’re only a few months into 2010, and if you’re like many people, your New Year’s resolutions have been pushed aside as work and life again compete for your time. If you find yourself living life at an unsustainable pace, it’s not too late to make balance a priority. These five steps can help:1. Lead with an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude is more than “saying thank you.” It’s looking on the bright side of a setback; it’s savoring; it’s not taking something or someone for granted; and it’s appreciation. What are you thankful for? Can you think of someone you…