Do you handle change graciously, or does it put you in a spiral? Why does change have to be so difficult? I have had many changes in my life these past few years. Some changes were intentional, while others were completely beyond my control. The ones you can’t control are the most challenging. Most people do not enjoy forced changes, yet others seem adept at graciously handling them…
Lately, adversity has been a frequent constant in my life. It seems to find me right after I have figured out how to handle the previous adversity. At this point, I believe I have become an expert. So, I will share with you three ways to handle any adversity you encounter. Let’s face it, we all encounter adversity. No one lives a perfect life. There are many types…
It was 9:30 pm and I was driving home from a lovely dinner with my friend Denise when I got the dreaded call. There was no caller ID and I was driving, so I am not even sure why I answered the phone. It was Dr. Chen, the surgeon that performed the removal of a benign papilloma in my right breast the previous week. My heart sank as soon…
(Updated 3.26.20) When I decided to make this blog my next career move, I vowed to myself that I wasn’t going to let its focus be breast cancer. Why? I don’t want breast cancer to define me. I need to be more than a survivor wearing a pink ribbon! Cancer, in general, is a downer, and I am a very upbeat person. I am…