by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
When work or life feels like it is falling apart, it is challenging for me to stay positive. But staying positive is important to me! So, I started a gratitude practice. As part of an annual goal setting exercise several years ago, I created a “Good Things”...
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. |
In the past two months, I have done some wonderfully brave things. I picked myself up, dusted off my chaps, straightened my hat, and got back on the horse. I have also felt lethargy, anxiety, and rejection. However, I am being creative and strategic in...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
In recent years, the phrase “work-life balance” is not appearing as often in business articles. Now, we just call it “balance” or even “mindfulness.” Yet, I had a conversation recently with a client who said that he wanted to improve his work-life balance....
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
You have heard the expression, “time is money.” For many people, especially those who bill or are paid by the hour, this truism feels especially relevant. But what about your information? Do you view your electronic or paper files as an important part of your...
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...
