Never Underestimate Your Enemy/Opponent

by Laurie A. Watkins | Oct 22, 2020 | Career, Political

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.  We have all heard this saying countless times before.  But what exactly does it mean?  I like to think of it as, we usually know what’s going on with our friends (phone calls, texting, social media, safe in person...

I See You

by Laurie A. Watkins | Oct 15, 2020 | De-Stress

We are on month 7 of social isolation.  So much has happened.  But a lot has also NOT happened. Did you have to postpone your wedding?  I see you. Have you not seen your parents?  I see you. Were you unable to have a proper funeral for a loved one?  I see you. Are you...

Will You Just Shut Up Man

by Laurie A. Watkins | Oct 8, 2020 | Career, De-Stress, Political

When I say the word “bully” what do you think of?  Is it a schoolyard situation?  Maybe a flashback to high school?  We are learning more and more that bullying can even happen in adult interactions.  Bullying in children can lead to anxiety, depression, low...

You Can’t Do It

by Laurie A. Watkins | Oct 1, 2020 | Career, De-Stress

Four simple words: you can’t do it.  Something we have likely all heard before.  Or thought to ourselves.  Whether the voice comes from inside or outside of you, it may be the perfect reason you actually CAN.  Can’t is a terrible word that we should all eliminate from...

How to Stay in Control During a Crisis

by Laurie A. Watkins | Sep 24, 2020 | De-Stress

We face crises every day.  Whether it’s that your car won’t start, your doctor is running late throwing off your whole day, the coffeemaker isn’t working, or you have a wardrobe malfunction, we face challenges daily.  Depending on our mood and how the rest of our day...