We all have abstract elements that are parts of who we are in the workplace. We may have concrete skills such as bookkeeping experience, IT skills, or artistic skills such as painting or drawing. Those are easily identifiable qualities that we know we possess, but we also have abstract skills that are sometimes just aContinueContinue reading “Self-Evaluation: I Like a Challenge”
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Self-Evaluation: I Love Writing!
Sometimes when we are examining our own skills, we tend to focus on the negative or what we don’t do well. Today, I thought it would be a good idea to think about a positive skill. For me one positive skill is that I love to write, and I’ve been a competent writer since college.ContinueContinue reading “Self-Evaluation: I Love Writing!”
Explaining It
I get strange looks from people about my decision to become a freelance writer. Many people can’t imagine working for themselves or even setting their own schedule. They know the daily grind, and they are content living the daily grind. Let me say that I am not criticizing this decision because I used to liveContinueContinue reading “Explaining It”
But Is It Local?
Lately, I’ve been focusing on buying local as much as possible. Being a freelance writer, I my budget has changed, and sometimes financial limitations determine my decisions. However, when the price is basically the same, I’m making a conscientious decision to buy items locally as much as possible. Do I buy a book from anContinueContinue reading “But Is It Local?”
Let’s Get Moving
Last week, I wrote about using print calendars and schedules to stay on top of my daily activities, and I stand by all of the color-coded and scheduled tasks on my list because it gives me focus. One of the important tasks I included on my daily list was exercise because I practically have toContinueContinue reading “Let’s Get Moving”
All Things Subject to Change 