When I was in high school, I was required to take a foreign language. I somehow made it through French 4. Turns out, years later, I’ve only retained a smattering of it. But I love to travel and being able to speak at least a bit of the native language makes the trip so much…
When you believe your career has been your purpose in life for many years, it can be difficult to find new purpose and meaning in your life. What you need to remember is that – even if it felt like it at times – your job, your career, was never your purpose. You did –…
Some of us have always used exercise as a way to clear our minds after a long day. For others, like me, exercise was a 4-letter word. The last thing I wanted to do when I got home was exercise. And I definitely didn’t want to get up earlier than necessary to work out before…
Having an idle mind can be a terrible experience, especially for someone who is used to using his or her brain all day every day. It can lead to a feeling of lethargy, boredom, stupidity, and even depression. At first, not having to worry about anything can be freeing. It’s almost like going on a…
I am a displaced professional. For 20 years, my career has been my life. Yes, I have a family that I love, friends that I enjoy spending time with, and things I like to do outside of work, but I have always identified my “self,” my purpose, what I am good at, with my career.…
