by Laurie A. Watkins | Mar 18, 2021 | Political
I recently wrote about Black Women Making History in honor of February being Black History Month. Now that we are in March, we are observing Women’s History Month. Not that long ago, a few decades really, women’s history wasn’t part of history books in school, or...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Mar 10, 2021 | Career, De-Stress
I know how easy it is to see other people’s lives and feel like they have it all together. Whether you are viewing people’s lives in person or online, we tend to see the best parts of other people. Take social media for example. Most people only post the happy,...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Mar 4, 2021 | Career, De-Stress
We rarely expect anyone else to have all the answers or to be able to do it all. So why do we put that level of pressure on ourselves? How come it is so hard to ask for help? I’ve written recently about how to Prevent Burnout with Strong Self Care. I think one of...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Feb 25, 2021 | Career
When was the last time you received feedback? How did you respond? We are constantly receiving feedback. Whether it is explicit through verbal or written communication, or more hidden feedback through gestures or tone of voice, people are always giving you some sort...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
February is Black History Month. Did you know? It’s not like October where everything turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But it should be! Black History Month is a month dedicated to recognizing African Americans and their pivotal role in U.S. History. ...