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Learning to Accept Failure
Failure is often seen as a negative outcome, a dreaded result that most people try to avoid at all costs. However, failing...
Melissa Sims
Jul 26, 2024


Embracing Mindful Inquiry
Mindful inquiry offers a powerful approach to understanding and managing intrusive thoughts. This practice involves observing our thoughts..
Melissa Sims
Jul 19, 2024


Distractions
Sitting in my office and looking out at the sunny skies and feeling the warm breeze isn’t super conducive to being productive. I want to...
Melissa Sims
Jul 12, 2024


Focusing on the Positive
It’s been an interesting few weeks here in the United States. As we celebrate our nation’s independence, there are some very stark...
Melissa Sims
Jul 5, 2024


Navigating Summer with Confidence
Summer is HERE if you didn't notice. I am just about melting in my little office every day! I hope you are taking some time for yourself,...
Melissa Sims
Jun 27, 2024


Improve Your Relationship (with money)
It seems that every time I turn on the tv, there’s another story about the economy. Inflation, rates, how the economy is doing...
Melissa Sims
Jun 20, 2024


The 3 Rs: Rest, Recharge, Reassess
Vacation can’t come soon enough. It’s been a very demanding last few months for us here at Work2Live. It seems to happen every year: we...
Melissa Sims
Jun 14, 2024


A Little Mindfulness Can Go A Long Way
Recently, my husband and I were on a boat just off the coast of Southern California. It was a gorgeous day and I was basking in the sun,...
Melissa Sims
Jun 7, 2024


Navigating Betrayal and Negativity
We've all dealt with betrayal at some point in our lives, and it's never a fun thing to go through. When you either confide in someone,...
Melissa Sims
May 31, 2024


Building Meaningful Relationships: A Key to Impactful Home Visiting
Meaningful relationships are at the heart of successful home visiting. These connections allow you to understand the unique needs and
Melissa Sims
May 24, 2024


Cultivating Meaningful Relationships in the Digital Age
The older I get the more I notice how much I love to be alone. I used to be super social and loved getting together with friends and...
Melissa Sims
May 16, 2024


Can We Just Talk About It?
While I touched on Mental Health Awareness month last week for our leaders, I feel that it is such an important topic that I would also...
Melissa Sims
May 10, 2024


America's Mental Health Crisis: Breaking the Stigma and Finding Solutions
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the very real struggles millions of Americans face every day. While mental...
Melissa Sims
May 1, 2024


What's Going Well: Earth Day 2024
Earth Day is a powerful testament to what can be achieved when humanity bands together for a common cause.
Melissa Sims
Apr 26, 2024


Fighting a Battle We Can't Win
If you are in the “older” sector, do you look at those younger than you as unfocused, lacking work ethic, unserious, and inexperienced?
Melissa Sims
Apr 19, 2024


What the Solar Eclipse Teaches Us About Humanity
Awe-inspiring events serve as powerful reminders of our shared humanity, the wonders of the natural and technological world, and the...
Melissa Sims
Apr 12, 2024


How Busyness Halts Progress
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could say “I’ve been great. Slowing down and really enjoying life, and being open to all the opportunities availab
Melissa Sims
Apr 4, 2024


Yes, but WHY?
When’s the last time you had a conversation with someone about politics? Religion? Diversity? Been a minute, hasn’t it? It seems that we...
Melissa Sims
Mar 31, 2024


Fear, Change, and the Unknown.
Fear, Change, and the Unknown While this title likely sounds like a dystopian novel, fraught with drama and suspense, this is just a...
Melissa Sims
Mar 22, 2024


Redefining Success in a World Obsessed with External Validation
You’ve likely heard us talk about AI recently, and for good reason. It is everywhere suddenly - well, not suddenly but more obvious now....
Melissa Sims
Mar 14, 2024
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