What a time we are experiencing in this world. So much to take in and for many of you, it may be evoking feelings of uncertainty and stress. I think all of this in a way is a type of reset being imposed on us whether it’s welcomed or not. Speaking with a client today
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My last blog explained how I was voluntarily self-quarantining due to my time in New York last week. I explained how I was sleeping better, felt more connected to others, diving into work without distractions… and cleaning my cupboards. Yippee! This time tucked away for a closet introvert was in a way an indulgence… a
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Good Morning, First off, I’ve missed you. Secondly, no I have not fallen off the face of the earth. My time has been pulled in other directions work wise for the past few months. All good stuff and busy stuff but I realize how much I miss writing to you each week. In fact, the
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Several years ago, the 1st-grade teacher of my friend’s child was fired from her job at the parochial school because she was pregnant…and single. Apparently it was in her contract this was a no-no. Two factions emerged among the parents. One in favor of the firing…and one against. During this timeframe, I was at the
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Today’s blog is short & sweet… and a few days early due to the holiday! I’m guessing that you might be guessing what today’s topic is about…but I have a twist on it so read on. Over the years I’ve incorporated different types of rituals into my mornings. Sometimes I’ll do them right when I
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So it’s been an interesting week! As I sit here on the flight for a work trip, I decided to write a blog about this idea of expectations causing chaos. You might guess this was born out of, like so many of my blogs, personal experience. If so, you are correct! In fact, three specifics
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Wayne Dyer said, “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” I think this rings true for so many things… especially the winter blahs. As with anything, it’s pretty interesting how a simple shift in perspective can literally change your experience. The weather is a frequent topic of
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em·pa·thy/ˈempəTHē/noun1.the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Empathy. Last night a group was discussing which politician had the most of it. While I know enough to know that I don’t know enough about politics to engage in a debate, I do know a bit about empathy. And it got me thinking…. For
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So those of you who know me well (and one person in particular and you know who you are!) might nod your head when I mention “Frantic Franny.” You see, Franny is the part of me that comes out when I: Don’t get enough sleep Get overwhelmed with a jam-packed calendar Have too much “noise”
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https://megkdaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/5-Tools-To-Feel-More-Grounded-Calm-online-audio-converter.com_.mp3 Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with an organization by the name of WWHEL (Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership) about the concept of “Centered Leadership” (CL) which essentially is about finding your purpose, managing your energy, connecting with yourself/others, reframing difficult experiences and engaging in life. Speaking with several people prior
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