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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Habits
One morning, while settling into my office chair and gazing at a pair of house finches right outside the window, my phone rang. Recognizing the name of a company I […]
