Tag Archives: work

How to Avoid Procrastination!

Posted on March 13, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “Anticipation Procrastination Anticipation Procrastinay-yay-shun is making me late Is keeping me [and everyone else] way-yay-yay-yay-yay-aiting…” * According to an article in Psychology Today, the number one reason for procrastination is another “ation,” catastrophization, the tendency to … Continue reading →

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Your Purpose

Posted on September 5, 2022 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: “The purpose of your life did not begin with you, and it will not end with you.” ~The Wishing Map

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Job Hunting During COVID-19

Posted on September 8, 2020 by mitchteemley

So many people have lost their jobs this year. (I know this sounds like a joke, but it really happened): I received a cheerful notice from LinkedIn suggesting that I, “Congratulate  ______  for completing six months in their new position … Continue reading →

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Dignity

Posted on September 7, 2020 by mitchteemley

It’s Labor Day in my country, a day in which we honor everyday working people. In other words, the vast majority of our population. This year has been uniquely difficult for them. Not only for restaurant servers, tradespeople and retail … Continue reading →

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Have Courage

Posted on September 1, 2019 by mitchteemley

“He who watches over you will not slumber.” ~Psalm 121:3 ∴

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Tuesday Happy Break

Posted on June 18, 2019 by mitchteemley

It’s Tuesday and there’s a ton of work ahead. But then there’s this… (Click on any image to enlarge or start slide show) OK, back to work, but with just a hint, perhaps, of a silly, irrational smile.

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Reaching for a Star?

Posted on January 25, 2019 by mitchteemley

“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Here’s a little late January guilt (you’re welcome): If you’re like me, you started … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Little Help…

Posted on November 27, 2018 by mitchteemley

…to get you through the week: You’re welcome.

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Work

Posted on August 14, 2018 by mitchteemley

The work week has just begun (oy!). A few thoughts on work: “People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.” ~Thomas Sowell If you want to kill any idea in the world, get a committee working on it.  … Continue reading →

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Got the Monday Blues?

Posted on October 9, 2017 by mitchteemley

Do you have trouble getting going on Mondays? I do. I spent a lovely hour in the mythical kingdom of Planning this morning, but now I find myself in the dull grey land of Doing, wondering where the exit is. … Continue reading →

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