by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Many things in life come with expectations of good performance. Good students receive high grades. Good workers receive raises. Good dogs receive treats. We are socialized to, and rewarded for, the pursuit of excellence. An unfortunate, and unproductive, byproduct of...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
When I retire, I’m going to take up fly fishing… When the kids are grown and flown, I’ll start that new hobby… When things calm down a bit, I’ll clean out that closet… While I’m stuck in quarantine, I’ll improve my life, my business, my home, my relationships, my…....
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
You may have noticed something. I’m blogging more frequently now. For the past several years, I have sent you a productivity tip every other Tuesday. Now, I can’t let a week pass by without reaching out to you. It’s part of how I am dealing with this...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
When work or life feels like it is falling apart, it is challenging for me to stay positive. This year, I have started a gratitude practice. When I set goals for 2020, I created a “Good Things” spreadsheet. Every Saturday, I list at least three good things that...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Across the world, we are experiencing a strange and stressful time. Each day, there are new cases of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. One of the recommendations that many of us are currently following is social distancing. Social distancing is a...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I am learning a new business skill currently: how to promote a book. It is a time-consuming and often uncomfortable thing to do. I feel like I am pushing a boulder up hill. But tenacity is one of my strengths, and I am choosing to persevere. Recently, I...
