Leading Life: Story problems
Elizabeth Odders-White Elizabeth Odders-White

Leading Life: Story problems

We glance over at a colleague during a high-stakes meeting and notice the frown on his face. Immediately, our mind gets to work… "He hates this idea. He’s going to do everything possible to kill my proposal..."

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Notes to self
Elizabeth Odders-White Elizabeth Odders-White

Notes to self

I invite you to join me as I practice saying yes to whatever comes—the pleasant and the unpleasant, the planned and the unforeseen, the ups and the downs.

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Recombobulation, anyone?
Elizabeth Odders-White Elizabeth Odders-White

Recombobulation, anyone?

This sign reminds me how much I could use a recombobulation station of my own. Couldn’t you? The thought of having a place to regroup mentally, emotionally, and physically feels miraculous.

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One more thing
Elizabeth Odders-White Elizabeth Odders-White

One more thing

What’s nagging at me is the suspicion that my swiftfootedness is tied less to some deep sense of clarity and more to my status as a card-carrying member of the productivity-junkie (aka pro-junk) club.

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Stop this brain… I want to get off!
Elizabeth Odders-White Elizabeth Odders-White

Stop this brain… I want to get off!

Has your brain been in overdrive lately? Mine certainly has. If you’re like me, you’ve been both blessed and cursed with a brain that never stops.

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To-do-list tantrums? NAH.
Elizabeth Odders-White Elizabeth Odders-White

To-do-list tantrums? NAH.

I have an unfortunate tendency to feel burdened by a sense of responsibility and obligation. Thankfully, I’ve stumbled upon some simple strategies that have helped me deal with almost any to-do list.

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