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Do You Have a Pandemic Project?
You may have noticed something. I’m blogging more frequently now. For the past several years, I have sent you a...
Are you struggling or thriving with working from home?
When I was doing research for the first edition of my book, Reduce Interruptions…you don’t have to be a victim, working...
The Productive Practice of Gratitude
When work or life feels like it is falling apart, it is challenging for me to stay positive. This year, I have...
How You Can Be Productive While Social Distancing…and what I’m doing to stay sane
Across the world, we are experiencing a strange and stressful time. Each day, there are new cases of COVID-19, also known...
Is Bravery the Opposite of Procrastination?
In the past two months, I have done some wonderfully brave things. I picked myself up, dusted off my chaps, straightened my...
Are You a Cardboard Cutout at Home?
In recent years, the phrase “work-life balance” is not appearing as often in business articles. Now, we just call it...
10 Tips for Managing your Financial Files
You have heard the expression, “time is money.” For many people, especially those who bill or are paid by the hour, this...
3 Life Lessons that have made my career great…and continue to do so.
In this invited speech to the Hostess City Toastmasters, Dr. Melissa Gratias reflects on what it means to be "mid-career"...
Am I Procrastinating or Just Taking a Break?
I’m jumping right into this topic. If you want more background information on procrastination, read this. Onward…...
Mind the Gap
A change in season or year has psychological significance. The beauty of any change is that it inspires self-reflection. We...
Managing Holiday Tasks with Less Stress
Both of my go-to radio stations start playing Christmas music in early November. While there must be a large subset of the...
How to Handle Professional Betrayal
Have you ever felt betrayed by someone at work? Maybe a colleague took credit for your efforts. Perhaps your boss promised...