Author: Patti
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Sweet Butter Sunday #2 ~ From Head to Toe

Welcome to Sweet Butter Sundays A Time for Self-Care Summer is in full bloom and we are in an uneasy place of deciding whether to venture outside and hang with friends or stay hunkered inside. It’s impossible for me to stay locked inside anymore. I’ve been itching like a bug to get out and go…
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Friends From Afar

“Because of you, I laugh a little harder, cry a little less, and smile a lot more.” #Friendship I’ve been fortunate to have some great friendships in my life. Men and women who support me, share honestly and challenge my thinking. Today, I’m focusing on my sisterhood, the worthwhile women I’m lucky to know. Yesterday…
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Sweet Butter Sundays

Welcome to Sweet Butter Sundays A Time for Self-Care On Sundays, before the work week starts, I take a moment to spend time with myself. (I hope by now you’ve heard of self-care Sunday) This time is just for me to prepare myself for the week ahead. This first Sweet Butter Sunday is coming for…
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Suddenly The World Was Canceled And Everything Paused

Busy. Remember what it was like to have a busy schedule? —> Maybe you have unending emails at work, 2 babies and husband to take care of, Netflix shows you’ve been wanting to watch, 30 books on your nightstand that you vowed to read, dreams and goals you hope to pursue and a never-ending list…
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3 Productivity Apps Every Professional Needs

Roll out of bed, go for a run, speed race to work, struggle through endless meetings, grab lunch, work again, finally get home, scrape together a dinner, tear up at This is Us, read a few pages of something, sleep and then do it all over again. I don’t know about you, but my days…
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How To Prepare For Tough Conversations

It’s rewarding to share good news and everyone wants to hear good news. Those conversations are easy. The best part of my job is when I get to tell a client their issues are fixed! Everything is great! Unfortunately, all conversations at work are not good news. Sometimes I have to share TERRIBLE news and…
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5 Must-Have Rules When Taking Vacation

This week I’m taking a much needed vacation. For me vacation means sun, beach, sand, and hanging with good friends and my family. My entire plan is to lay on the beach, swim in the ocean, and eat delicious food I have not tasted before. There are a few things I will not be doing:…
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3 Movies that Perfectly Explain Women Working in Corporate

Let’s be honest, life is hard. Adding a demanding career can make it even worse. The list and tasks to complete are never-ending. Constant emails, office politics, unproductive meetings, and managers that we despise, or managers that despise us. Then we try to squeeze in Saturday brunches with friends, date nights with hubby and a…
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Fixing Email Mishaps

Even with an increasing amount of social media outlets, email is still the king of communication. According to Statista, 269 billion emails are sent each day. In a survey from HubSpot, 86% of professionals prefer to use email when communicating for business purposes. Unfortunately, because people use emails so frequently, we don’t always pay attention…
