by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
A book published in 1978 by neurologist James Austin has been given new life in blogs and on X in the past couple of years. Chase, Chance, and Creativity: The Lucky Art of Novelty is not something I’ll put on my Amazon wish list ($85!), but I admire the pieces of...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Lately, I feel like all I am saying is “No.” No, Whitney. I don’t need another beer. I’ll just take the check. No, Shanan, I cannot hang out with you by your pool on Friday. No, Julia, I cannot take care of this important legal matter right now. No, Dear Reader, I...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Decades ago, a pioneer in the field of professional organizing (Barbara Hemphill) said, “Clutter is postponed decisions.” When I started my business in 2007, this statement rocked me and still does. Why? Because according to my Myers-Briggs Type, I am...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Life is full of transitions. An unfortunate stereotype of early-career workers is that they are job hoppers. Nearing-retirement workers lament the “loyalty” that they perceive characterized themselves and their forebears. What these same lamenters may not remember is...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I’m not sleeping well. It’s not because terrible things are happening. It’s just things – lots and lots of things – are happening. I won’t bother listing them because that feels an awful lot like complaining or the start of a one-upmanship battle with you. And I know...
