As those close to me know, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in December 2019 which meant a HUGE lifestyle change. No more bagels or pop tarts for breakfast, fast food on the run for lunch, and pasta for dinner. No more sitting around every evening watching TV (I’ve…

I recently read an article about “Imposter Syndrome” on LinkedIn. And WOW, it really resonated with me. It struck a chord… then, it didn’t. Read on, I’ll explain. But first, what is Imposter Syndrome, you ask? Imposter Syndrome can be defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite…

Let’s talk about the difference between opinions and facts. o·pin·ion /əˈpinyən/ noun noun: opinion; plural noun: opinions a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. fact /fakt/ noun noun: fact; plural noun: facts a thing that is known or proved to be true. Now, anyone who knows me knows I…

My family is working, studying, and contributing during the Covid-19 pandemic. They are, for the most part, carrying on “business as usual”. My current job is worrying. It’s okay that I was laid off due to Covid-19’s restrictions and shutdowns. I, of all people, should be self-isolating and practicing social…

… and beyond “ME” I’m trying to break the worry and anxiety into categories: ✔ Health & Family ✔ Economy & Income ✔ Safety I’m concerned, as we all should be, with the health and wellbeing of myself, my family and friends, and the general population. The longer people don’t…

Virtually or in person, how can we help others in times like this??? I’m trying to figure out how to make myself useful — from my comfy chair. I’d love to go out and physically led a hand, but I won’t. I’m at high risk for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and I’m…

It’s a double whammy when you’re already at risk — then get laid off. When this coronavirus stuff started, I was concerned. It took me back to January 2014 when I contracted H1N1, most likely from a coworker. I already had an existing risk factor — asthma — and I…

A fasting blood test for life insurance could have possibly saved my life. 2019 didn’t end on an upbeat note. I forgot about checking my online blood work results from November — and when I did, I was shocked to see my blood sugar was 244 and my A1C was…