by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
In this invited speech to the Hostess City Toastmasters, Dr. Melissa Gratias reflects on what it means to be “mid-career” and the advice she gave to an unwitting college student one day. Don’t want to watch the video? A transcript follows. I...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
A change in season or year has psychological significance. The beauty of any change is that it inspires self-reflection. We can get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and neglect to consider the direction in which we are hustling. Enter the subway station...
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...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I’ve been writing blog posts since 2008. I get inspiration from my clients, my industry, and occasionally, personal experiences. Those of you who have been loyal readers for a while have seen me fail at my goals, sell my business, roll with an unexpected family...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Your calendar is the shield with which you defend your balanced life. However, too often we treat it as a sponge for other peoples’ priorities. In this video, Dr. Melissa Gratias gives three tips to use your calendar as the important time management tool...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I am a rule follower. To an annoying amount. I took my daughter to a music festival recently. Using a ruler, I measured the one-pocket string bag I procured to make sure it did not exceed the size limits posted on the festival website. As I sat on the grass...
