I actually wanted to title this post “I Hate Crappy Attitudes,” but decided against it. After all, it seems rather negative, which is exactly what has me on a bit of a rant today. Nothing irks me more than folks who are always down in the mouth. Things are never good. Work is dull, or […]
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What’s Your Favorite Book?
I think I’m doing a relatively decent job of reading my monthly magazines and staying on top of professional development books (one every quarter…or so). But I don’t think I’m reading enough for pleasure. So I’ve joined a book club – online, no obligations, no meetings, no stress. But maybe if I get enough in […]
I Love You, No. 2
Today is a writing-intensive day. Between editing an advertisement and revising a project’s press teaser, I’m spending a lot of time with my No. 2 pencil. Working in an architectural firm, my colleagues find my love affair with the No. 2 a little odd. After all, they use a variety of pencil lead weights when […]
A Diagnosis
The answer to the million dollar question is burnout, pure and simple. Too many days and weeks of working non-stop, worrying about one project after another. Toss in an organization outside of work with responsibilities that were not as easy as initially anticipated. Mix in working out and personal goals (like catching up on that […]
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Shannah’s brain most days: Shannah’s brain after writing white papers this week about technological advances:
Thinking in Piles
I used to be a very organized person. Some folks might even say I was somewhat obsessed with being organized. Case in point. Not long after joining my company, I created a filing system for the marketing and business development group. It was beautiful; highly detailed and followed an easy-to-understand parallel format to our master […]
Blame This On The Heat, Too
This heat wave is beginning to wear on my nerves. Maybe it’s melting my nerves. It’s too hot to play golf. It’s too hot to grocery shop. It’s too hot to go for an evening walk. It’s too hot to kick the kitties outside for some peace and quiet. It’s too hot to iron. It’s […]
Breakfast is a Competitive Sport
Our office has a fun little activity each Friday called Breakfast Club. Several years ago, a few employees decided it would be nice to bring breakfast to share each week. We all take turns, signing our names on a posted list in the kitchen. The only rules are: You don’t eat breakfast if you don’t […]