Separating Work and Home the Right Way We’ve all heard of the “Forbidden Fruit Effect” or the saying, “We always want what we can’t have.” The psyche can be quite humorous. It’s interesting, though, how the mind works. A clinician once said that the brain does not process the word “no” immediately. It’s a process. Thus, anything you tell yourself that includes the word “no” requires a rigorous cognitive process to fully understand that you-cannot-have-it. Because hearing “no

The first time you enter a room where everyone seems to know the rules, it can feel like you arrived late to a conversation that started years ago. I often think of the Biblical account of Paul who did not start out as a supporter of Jesus, but a staunch killer of The Way movement that was starting to sweep across nations and diverse cultures. Imagine how the disciples felt seeing a Christian killer step onto the scene as a new support of Christianity. Imaging how Paul felt s

Change rarely arrives at a convenient time. A new manager starts the same week your child’s school schedule shifts. A family member needs more help just as your workload grows. A move, a breakup, a new role, a health routine, a new commute, or a change in household responsibilities can pull attention in several directions at once. The hard part is not only the change itself. It is trying to stay steady while your mind keeps asking, “What does this mean for everything else?” A