My Twitter Feed- TabithaDunn: @Turntablez Thank you - we are going for relaxing this weekend - we could use it. July 30, 2010
- TabithaDunn: @mooney1 That sure does sound good to me. July 30, 2010
- TabithaDunn: @mooney1 Well don't just sit there (-: go work from home or something. July 30, 2010
- TabithaDunn: @Turntablez Thanks for the #ff and I hope you have a great weekend. Maybe it will cool off... July 30, 2010
- TabithaDunn: @chrisbrogan Why thank you! (-: Have a good weekend. July 30, 2010
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Category Archives: Self-Clarity
Happy in your job or making the right hiring decision
I am fortunate to be doing what I love and really enjoying the people and the culture of my company. Like most of you, I have had jobs where that was not the case. In fact, I’m willing to bet that some of you reading this are in that type of job right now. How do we go from being excited about a new job to wondering how we can get out?
The Power of Reflection
Setting aside time to reflect gives you the opportunity to see how things fit together and identify gaps. This nothing new, right? You know this, have experienced it, whether it was in your personal life or work life or both. So if we know it, have felt the benefit of it, why is it so hard to do? Why do we feel compelled to fill up every precious waking minute with a task? How many of you feel the impulse in an idle moment to pick up your Blackberry or iPhone (or similar item)? Do you ask yourself why? I do.
Posted in Agency, Authenticity, Balance, Self-Clarity, Wholeness, Work
Tagged insight, Reflection, thoughful
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Final surgery update!
Hello all – as promised, this is my final report out on my surgery results from Feb. I would say I have reached full recovery now. Still some minor pain on big sneezes and occasional twinges but good for my purposes. Now for the good news – did it deliver on all the anticipated benefits? I give it a resounding YES!
Small, angry voices…
I admit to fear and to worry and to doubt. I am fortunate in these times of fear and uncertainty, where many are suffering the most dramatic and awful change of their lives. I am thankful, every day, for what I have: my good health (and health insurance), my loved ones (and their good health), my great job (that I am lucky to love) and the basics we all need (food, shelter, etc…). My heart goes out to those who are suffering because I remember earlier days where a roof over my head was uncertain, not much food (so thankful for free school lunch programs) and no health insurance (or money for much needed medicines, like my asthma inhaler). I remember and my heart cries out for them.
Posted in Authenticity, Balance, Change, Family, Self-Clarity, Spirit
Tagged Change, Endurance, Fear, Spirit
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My surgery – the gory details
My view of my septoplasty and the snoring surgery. For those of you who don’t know me, I was born with a severely deviated septum, with only a tiny opening in the right side of my nose. For me, this is normal. Little did I know that it is part of why I have low energy levels and don’t seem to get enough rest, even after a good nights sleep. The nose actually needs both sides to work right and properly oxygenate you. After years of dreading the surgery pain, I finally decided that my gift of better living to myself this year would be breathing better. I do one of these every year – for example, one year I gave up soda, another fast food, another caffeine. Each a step towards changing my lifestyle to a healthier one.
Posted in Announcements, Balance, Change, Health, Self-Clarity, Uncategorized, Wholeness
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Speaking at Toastmasters
I had the opportunity to speak to the local Toastmaster’s group and guests yesterday on the topic of public speaking. I shared with them my journey from terror and lots of mistakes to finally learning how to be comfortable and myself in front of an audience. I was happy to share my pain and suffering in the hopes that someone could learn from what I have learned. The most fun was hearing the questions people asked!
Posted in Authenticity, Coaching, Communication, Self-Clarity
Tagged Public Speaking
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Happy Birthday
This past weekend was wonderful! My daughter turned six and I was so happy to see her light up with joy and excitement this weekend. She had her party, which she enjoyed immensely. We took her out to dinner and an evening show of the Nutcracker ballet for the first time, which she thought was neat. She was amazed at all the little girl ballerinas. She has always loved that story, so it helped make the ballet come alive for her. Seeing the whole weekend through her eyes was so sweet and poignant. What happy memories we made – and memories, that’s what we have of the past, isn’t it? Even though those are imperfect things, those memories, it’s what gives us the grounding for our today’s.
Death and choices
This morning we learned that Shawn’s grandfather passed away. He passed away in his sleep, apparently peacefully, which is a blessing. It is sad but also good to note that he had a good life, long and rich (he was in his nineties). He is survived by his wife and children. This is the third death in the family this year (four if you count one of our kitties). A sad year indeed. It’s made me think a great deal about loss and how people respond.
Change happens…
Earlier this year, I talked about it being time for change – how do you decide? How do you know it’s time? Well, my family and I decided it was time when an opportunity to go work for Citrix Online came open in my field. What a great company, really smart and talented people and a great desire for being ever more customer focused. My family loves living in beautiful Santa Barbara vs. living north of Seattle in Bothell. Change like this often feels like a leap of faith - you weigh your options, check your gut, agonize with friends and family (okay, maybe that last one is only me) and then decide. You really don’t know until you actually make the choice though, do you?
Posted in Authenticity, Change, Family, Self-Clarity
Tagged Authenticity, Change, Family, Self-Clarity
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Love and Loss
My mother passed away on Friday. I feel sad but also happy and at peace. You see, she has been terribly ill for a very long time and we who loved her have watched her decline in an anxious miasma of sadness and helplessness. The thought that continues to reverberate through my brain is that she isn’t hurting anymore. For the first time in a very long time, her life is not defined by pain.
Posted in Authenticity, Change, Family, Health, Self-Clarity
Tagged Authenticity, Change, Family, Self-Clarity
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