Archive for the 'Women Working' Category
It was another hot marathon day here in Boston this past week. I don’t know about you, but I don’t run anywhere anymore - numb feet /bad balance makes skipping a challenge.
And there was another race in the marathon for President. Wouldn’t it be something if one declared, “I can’t do it anymore. […]
I was invited by the Cosmetic Executive Women Foundation to attend a Roundtable with other bloggers who write about health issues, cancer or careers. Bloggers included: Mathew Zachary, ImTooYoungForThis.org, (a place for young adults affected by cancer) Hannah Seligson, DailyCents.com, Deenie Hartzog JolieNadine.com.
The CEW […]
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You have to read my new report, Perspective. I’m quite proud of it because it’s different from anything I’ve written before. It’s a free download on my website. And, with that, you’ll get a free subscription to my new monthly eNewsletter, Words of Wisdom, the Chronic Illness at Work […]
My daughter, Lucy, 23, has been teaching in an urban school for two years. She plans to go to Law School in a year. Not to practice law but because she thinks it will give her the credentials she’ll need to do what she wants to do.
And there’s where the story […]
This morning I was reading another chapter of Think and Grow Rich. I’m working through the chapter about the quality of persistence, and its role in success. I was reminded of how important persistence is to the woman (or man) who must figure out how to get well enough to work, and how to work […]
I got this email today and I have to share it with you. It doesn’t need anymore introduction - it speaks for itself. It’s a lot longer than the usual post but I couldn’t bear to edit it - it’s too good a story.
Dear Rosalind,
I had to tell you, I think I’m […]
Living with chronic illness can leave you feeling like you just don’t have choice. NO! Wait! That’s not the warrior spirit. If there’s one thing you always have, it is choice. That’s why Johnny Paycheck’s song, Take this Job and Shove it, has always been one of my favorite […]
I’ve enjoyed reading Rosalind’s last 2 posts, and the comments in reply. Clearly, the majority of us with a chronic illness are complete and whole women with many different interests and goals. Chronic illness is never part of any one’s long-term plan but when it comes along, it changes many things, for good and difficult.
I […]
As promised, I’m sharing research (and there’s more in the book!) that I discovered while writing on chapter 2 of Keep Working, Girlfriend!
Although it might seem counter intuitive — and it’s certainly not what most people will advise — work is beneficial to your well-being, particularly if you have a chronic illness.
Consider this:
1. According […]