Chaos. Stress. Inevitably, we all experience both during our lifetimes at one point or another. Staying calm is key to working through adversity. How do some people manage to stay calm during chaotic situations? There are those that naturally handle pressure well. They seem to have been born with… Continue reading 6 Ways to Stay Calm in Chaos
Author: Barbara Henslee
Be like Jake
The most interesting things happen when you are alone.
Butterflies
Before my brother, David, passed away, we had a few conversations about life after death. He was suffering from numerous health challenges at the time. Once, he told me that after he died, he would send me butterflies. He does. Funny enough, I get this tickly feeling in my stomach, otherwise known as “butterflies in my… Continue reading Butterflies
The Arbitrary Bureaucrat
Ellie’s story of dealing with difficult people and bureaucracy at the workplace. Last Friday, at work, I dealt with what I call an arbitrary bureaucrat. Actually, I’ve been having to deal with this difficult diva for a few months on a project. But, stuff hit the fan, as they say, last Friday. Let me premise this… Continue reading The Arbitrary Bureaucrat
The Mama and Papa Bears of the Office
In April, we celebrate Administrative Professionals. The Executive Liaisons. The Office Manager. The Mama and Papa Bears of the office. Mama and Papa Bear is an endearing and suitable term for this role. Why? Because the range of support by an administrative professional can go from one extreme to another on any given day. The Mama… Continue reading The Mama and Papa Bears of the Office
Hustle until you no longer have to introduce yourself
The Choice is Yours
If I have only a smidgen of wisdom to pass on to the younger generation, it is to recognize that life is a series of choices. Everything we do, every path we follow is a choice. And, every choice has a consequence. Some insignificant. Some life-altering. INSTANT GRATIFICATION VERSUS LONG-TERM RAMIFICATIONS “The obsession with instant gratification blinds us from our… Continue reading The Choice is Yours
Critter Chronicles 1
Warning: Contains potentially disturbing content Oh, the stories I could tell about the experiences we’ve had with wildlife living on our little plot of land in Magnolia, Texas. It’s only an acre and half. But, we’ve had a lot of 4 legged and no-legged traffic over the years. Born to hunt … Continue reading Critter Chronicles 1
Lions and hawks and owls, oh my!
I live in a semi-rural neighborhood in Magnolia, Texas on an acre and a half. I absolutely love it here. Close enough to city-life yet far enough from city-life depending on the mood I’m in. If anyone read my “The Intruder” story, then you know that we have to deal with critters and creepy crawlers. … Continue reading Lions and hawks and owls, oh my!