by JeanGatzCSP | May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Anger is a normal human emotion, and we all get angry once in a while. There are certainly justifiable reasons for anger that give us the energy to make positive changes, fight against injustice, right a wrong, confront a bully or take a stand. It can give us the...
by JeanGatzCSP | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Self-Care, Uncategorized
This title reminded me of one of my mother’s favorite pieces of advice. Although I’ve spoken in many healthcare facilities across the US, I recently had the privilege of presenting a unique program for a hospital’s annual luncheon. The guests of honor were women...
by JeanGatzCSP | May 5, 2022 | Blog, life balance, Self-Care, Uncategorized
Searching for my usual blend of encouragement and practical ideas for this week’s blog, I found it on a recent visit to Colonial Williamsburg. It didn’t come from our wise Founding Forefathers but from a speaker at a three-day Garden Symposium Les and I attended. We...
by JeanGatzCSP | Apr 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
As I wrote last week in Part 1 (below) getting our communication wires crossed can lead to misunderstandings, anger, frustration, resentment, low morale, less productive days at work and at home, and physical ailments related to increased stress levels. And it doesn’t...
by JeanGatzCSP | Apr 21, 2022 | Blog, Self-Care, Uncategorized
Throughout my childhood my parents constantly preached about safety issues. First we got the basics: don’t run with scissors, don’t throw pencils, don’t pet stray dogs and don’t talk to strangers. Sound familiar? When we became teenagers the list got more serious. But...
by JeanGatzCSP | Apr 14, 2022 | Blog, Self-Care, Uncategorized
If you’re a regular blog reader, you’ve heard me speak or read my books, you know that I don’t tell other people’s stories. I only share my own life experiences and what I’ve learned from them. Since today is Good Friday, a day of reflection, I’m offering “food...
