Sheila’s Blog

The purpose of my blog is to post information that I think is relevant to issues related to your career, workplace and quality of life. I plan to provide my thoughts, links, and articles. I hope you find it useful.


“I’m too busy for….”

"I'm too busy for myself;  too busy for spouse or significant other;  too busy for my kids;  too busy for my friends;  too busy for my mom....too busy!"(with thanks to the song with the similar refrain) This was the focus of an article in the NY Times Sunday Review...

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Visibility 1.0

Being visible means being thoughtful about how you want others to see you and know you.

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Do You Read FastCompany?

…either in print or on-line? It is the random article, the short snap-shot about a person (business professional, advocate, politician, public servant and others), a brief tidbit about a new business, gadget, creative idea, or professional organization – that often...

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Considering “Time Lost and Found”

“Time Lost and Found,” the title of Anne Lamott’s article in the April issue of Sunset Magazine, succinctly describes ( with great humor ) the value of making time…for the things we say we want to experience, share, try, create, do.  So often, probably daily, I hear...

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The new year is here!

There is always something fresh and new about  the new year!  Feelings of hope; having expectations that things are possible... like this is time for renewal. It is a time we all like to assess our lives, personal and professional. What do we want to add, enhance,...

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Green Careers

Though 'Green Careers' sounds like a promise for the future (and sometimes just a sound bite) there are some opportunities at present.  And certainly there is the potential for growth in the 'green economy.' As the industry sorts itself out, some of the language being...

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Happy Thanksgiving

Pausing for  a few moments:  to be present with family and friends;  to replenish ourselves -- contribute greatly to our health and well being -- as well as success at work. Happy Thanksgiving! sw  11/25/09

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my first post

This is my first blog entry.  The purpose of this blog is to provide  a vehicle for me to post information that I think is relevant to issues related to career, workplace and quality of  life.  I may include links, thoughts and opinions or specific information. I hope...

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