Work – Page 2

Places

I have a lot to do today. Soap making and roll ons, lots of emails to respond to, finances to look at, a market to prep for tomorrow and a two hour work commitment, not to mention a grocery list to make for the upcoming holiday. This past Tuesday I felt unfocused. Stressed, flitting fromContinue reading “Places”

Slow Work

I was at work a couple of weeks ago, in our not-so-lovely warehouse, counting our Christmas inventory. I knew this was something that I was going to have to do because my manager gave me a heads up about it, so I knew it was coming and was trying not to dread it. Counting isContinue reading “Slow Work”

Obscurity

I feel like this is a season of obscurity for me. Now why in the world would anyone want to be ‘obscure‘? Unknown? Unseen? Unimportant? I said in this post that at the end of this month (April) I am leaving my volunteer job after fourteen years. I definitely feel like this is something thatContinue reading “Obscurity”

Role Reversal

I’ve been at my new job at Hawaii Hangover for almost, but not quite, a year. It was a semi-rough transition for me last year. Lots of SKUs to learn and getting used to the work flow and dealing with over-stressed managers. It’s been easier lately. The over-stressed manager left the company last week (SeeContinue reading “Role Reversal”

Laying Low

I’ve been listening to the lovely podcast ‘The Next Right Thing‘ by Emily P. Freeman (Remember, no compensation). This podcast was recommended to me by my therapist…because I have a hard time making decisions, if you hadn’t noticed. 😉 It’s been insightful, helpful, encouraging. I don’t know why, but I feel like I always haveContinue reading “Laying Low”

Situational Snowstorms

Yesterday and today St. Louis has gotten our once-a-year round of snow. The forecast leading up to these days has been one of warning with people panic buying their French toast supplies and other staples at the stores, schools and work places preemptively closing or going virtual, the news telling us to avoid all ‘unnecessaryContinue reading “Situational Snowstorms”

Standing There

“Don’t just do something. Stand there.” I feel like that could be my life motto. While I am thankful for the various jobs I’ve had throughout the years, the core of who I am is contemplative. I could stand, or sit, and think, read, pray, study and write a couple hours every day. To beContinue reading “Standing There”

Sounding Board

I had coffee with a friend this morning. My friend is a creative type with lots of idea. Kind of like me, haha. Over lunch a couple months ago, she mentioned she had an idea to write and create mystery parties. She would develop the story lines, then, as a side hustle, would offer toContinue reading “Sounding Board”

The Wrestle

I want to share my creative pursuits with you. I want to share my books with you. I want to share my journals with you. There’s nothing stopping me from doing that. Or maybe I am the one stopping myself. I started this blog in December of 2019 and didn’t touch it for four months.Continue reading “The Wrestle”

How to Destroy Someone’s Confidence

Blame them for something they didn’t do. Make sarcastic comments (To yourself or others) within said person’s earshot — either about them personally or about a certain sitution in which said person was involved Berate them in front of others for no reason (Whether to friends, family, co-workers or clients) Don’t thank or praise themContinue reading “How to Destroy Someone’s Confidence”