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I Get to Instead of I Have to
I love this Daily Stoic post; it reminds us to frame things properly. This little trick has helped me so much by changing my mindset from obligation—" I have to”—to gratitude—“I get to.” I first learned this from my preacher. He taught me to look at everyday tasks in...
Coping Strategies for the Sandwich Generation
Caring for elderly parents while your kids are still around is called being part of The Sandwich Generation - and it’s hard. I have been in healthcare for over 30 years, but nothing has prepared me for taking care of my mom, who is dealing with cognitive issues. I...
Why I Will Never Retire
I recently read an article in The Economist titled "Why You Should Never Retire, " which explained something I've been grappling with for a while – the importance of remaining useful. I'm likely at the top of my career, but how can I leverage this position? How can I...
I Get to Instead of I Have to
I love this Daily Stoic post; it reminds us to frame things properly. This little trick has helped me so much by changing my mindset from obligation—" I have to”—to gratitude—“I get to.” I first learned this from my preacher. He taught me to look at everyday tasks in...
Coping Strategies for the Sandwich Generation
Caring for elderly parents while your kids are still around is called being part of The Sandwich Generation - and it’s hard. I have been in healthcare for over 30 years, but nothing has prepared me for taking care of my mom, who is dealing with cognitive issues. I...
Why I Will Never Retire
I recently read an article in The Economist titled "Why You Should Never Retire, " which explained something I've been grappling with for a while – the importance of remaining useful. I'm likely at the top of my career, but how can I leverage this position? How can I...