Archive for February, 2011

How to Launch a New Interest

Posted by dianne on Feb 25, 2011 in Blog | No comment

On Wednesday, I noticed two pretty little birds flying around the planters on our deck. They were smaller than robins, primarily black with white underparts. I have never been a bird watcher but these birds piqued my interest. Attempts to identify them on the internet fell flat so I am off to the library to

Did you know there was a god of words?

Posted by dianne on Feb 23, 2011 in Blog | No comment

One of my favorite websites is dailywritingtips.com. Today that site taught me another interesting fact: In Greek mythology Hermes, son of Zeus and Maia, was not just the patron god of thieves, merchants, and boundaries. He was also a god of science, art, speech, eloquence, and writing.

Inspiring Women – A One Day Women’s Conference

Posted by brian on Feb 9, 2011 in Blog | No comment

This is a reminder to my friends in the Chicago area of  a professional development conference that will inspire you, empower you, and help you effectively deal with change, different personalities and stress in the workplace, sign up for Inspiring Women – a one day Women’s Conference today! I am honored to be included in

It’s Not Too Late

Posted by dianne on Feb 9, 2011 in Blog | No comment

Aging with Grace, by David Snowdon Ph.D. includes this among many inspiring stories. Sister Nicolette, at age 93, had outlived all of her classmates. Snowdon asked her why she was “the last nun standing.” Her reply was that she had an exercise program, walking several miles every day. He then inquired when she had begun

Ahh! Organized

Posted by dianne on Feb 8, 2011 in Blog | 1 comment

If you have never enjoyed the opportunity to work with a professional organizer, you don’t know what you are missing. Well, maybe I should back up a step and say that people who are naturally organized can skip this post. But for the rest of us, a few hours with an organizer every bit as

How to Deal with a Bad Day

Posted by dianne on Feb 2, 2011 in Blog | No comment

Enjoy this excellent article bycreativity consultant Christine Kane. Let’s face it. No matter how much progress we make, we’re still going to have “bad days.” You know the ones. When the old critical voices are milling about drinking martinis in your head. You try to send them all away with your favorite powerful affirmation, but