Old Wives’ Tales: Truth or Superstition?
Ever heard the advice “don’t go outside in the cold with your hair wet”? Or what about “wait an hour after eating before swimming”? These phrases are well-known old wives’ tales. According to dictionary.com, an old wives’ tale is “a superstition or traditional belief that is regarded as unscientific or incorrect.” Most of the time, […]
The Benefits of a Spray Tan – Getting the Glow Without the Damage
When I was in high school, I loved laying out in the sun. Back in my day, it was baby oil and a reflective blanket, flipping every hour, following the path of the sun all day. No one said very much about it ever leading to wrinkles, because at 16, who is worried about wrinkles? […]
Self Care for Caregivers
Did you know that, according to the Mayo Clinic, approximately 1 in 3 adults in our country meet the definition of “caregiver” even though they may not identify as such? A caregiver is “anyone who provides help to another person in need, such as an ill spouse or partner, a disabled child, or an […]
Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover
We pass by each other, glancing up and down, taking stock of outfits, exposed skin, tattoos, hair color, and piercings. Our immediate perception and opinion of someone is formed in mere seconds, all based on how they look. We wonder about their life. What they do for work, their personality, and relationship status. We […]
Igniting Inner Independence as Strong Empowered Women of Yesterday and Today
On July 4th, Independence Day, we Americans celebrate America’s independence and our individual rights and freedoms, which veterans of this country fought for. And as modern women of 2021, we have come far, continuing to value, stand up for, and promote equal rights. Ground has been broken in the women’s rights landscape. We strive to […]
The Broken Road: How difficult times can lead us right where we need to be
The older I get, the less I fear making mistakes…and the more I realize that mistakes and failure are all part of life’s incredible journey. It may sting and feel awful sometimes when you’re going through the hard parts, but oh, what wisdom you emerge with on the other side! The road of life is […]
Pandemic Keepsies
I, too, would like to toss much of 2020 in the trashcan. And some of 2021 honestly. Jokes aside, last year is going to be one of those years that we hear about in future conversations and respond with, “GASP. We don’t talk about THAT.” While I’m sure that will be the case for […]
Strategies for Overcoming Distractions
When I became a manager, I instantly earned a seat on “leadership row” but declined the relo. I wanted to be off the beaten track, away from the buzz and the interruptions. It worked because I spent enough time in meetings to stay connected with my colleagues and “in the know.” Later, as an HR […]
How do I talk to people again?
I’m seeing more and more people come to classes and contact me for coaching to work on interpersonal communication skills. This is completely understandable – we are transitioning to “back to normal” after more than a year of mainly communicating halfway – if we were working from home, we’ve been communicating through a computer […]
Making Education More Accessible for Single Working Mothers in our Community
BY JENNIFER KIGER CHAPMAN In their 2020 report Through a Gender Lens: The Economic Security of Women and Girls in Forsyth County, Forsyth Futures studied the effects of education and other factors on the economic success of women in Forsyth County. They found that “female residents with higher levels of education earn more income, […]
