by Laurie A. Watkins | Jan 8, 2021 | De-Stress
Sober is the new black. There are plenty of people that are kicking off the new year with #SoberJanuary or #DryJanuary. Whether it be for health reasons, social reasons, or anything else, making the choice to be sober can be good for anyone! The word “sober” tends to...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Jan 8, 2021 | De-Stress
BOOZE-FREE FRUIT SANGRIA Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and cut 2 sliced plums 3 sliced apricots 2 cups ginger beer 2 cups cherry juice 2 cups sparkling water How to Make It: Mix all ingredients in a pitcher, stir, and refrigerate until chilled. Serve in...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Dec 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
So many of my blog and book readers, and social media followers all seem to have something in common: being high achievers. One thing that high-achievers are very used to is getting asked for advice. I took part in many seminars this year and one of my strongest...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Dec 17, 2020 | Career, De-Stress, Political
Raise your hand if you have the title “Dr.” before your name. Chances are, if you do, you worked really freaking hard to get it there! A Wall Street Journal op-ed published just this past Friday, referred to our former second lady (soon to be first lady!) as, “Madame...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Dec 10, 2020 | Career, De-Stress, Sleep
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how to Prevent Burnout with Strong Self-Care. If you are anything like me, you likely find it hard to take a break. Unplugging is a challenge and the to-do lists are miles long, or maybe there are even multiple lists. We are surviving...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Dec 3, 2020 | Career
Women have been lied to. We have been told to put our heads down, be understated, be humble, be OK with getting less than a man… Well I disagree. As women, it is so important to celebrate ourselves and each other. There’s a minority woman about to take on one of...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Nov 25, 2020 | De-Stress
Taking care of ourselves, and our mental health during a pandemic isn’t easy. Since the Coronavirus pandemic began, we’ve all been feeling stressed. It is hard to continue to feel thankful and experience gratitude when we are stressed. Most people are dealing with...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Nov 19, 2020 | Career, De-Stress
It’s time to get your mojo back! Most of us have spent this year engaging. Whether we have thrown ourselves into work as an essential worker, been adjusting to working remotely, focused on helping our children with distance learning, dedicated ourselves to a social...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Nov 9, 2020 | Career, De-Stress
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Feelings associated with burnout can include: overwhelmed, drained, anxious, depressed, and more. Burnout is normally associated with workplace factors; however, it can also...
by Laurie A. Watkins | Oct 30, 2020 | Political
I have made no secret of my support for #BidenHarris2020. I had an inside look at some of Joe Biden’s character when I worked in the Obama Administration, and during both Obama/Biden presidential campaigns. I also wrote about my support of Kamala Harris and how...