Move some to the balcony . . .

I love quotes and have been collecting them for at least 25 years. There's something about a succinct statement that speaks to me. If I had to choose one quote that I love that I apply to my life on a daily basis, it would be this one.

Do you have a favorite quote?

When the universe speaks, listen.

This quote from Oprah is so true, and it applies to so many facets of our lives. Like Oprah, I've learned that when you don't listen to that little voice or to the universe (when things happen), unhandled little issues turn into bigger problems. Every. Single. Time. It's true whether you're talking about your health, your job, your relationship, your children, your car - just EVERYTHING.

I Decided to Say No to Multitasking

"To do two things at once is to do neither."  — Publilius Syrus

"The brain is a lot like a computer. You may have several screens open on your desktop, but you’re able to think about only one at a time."  — William Stixrud, PhD, Neuropsychologist

I have a very stressful job - I'm in IT and work in public safety. I work alone and support 300+ employees. Alone.

I'm working on my 16th year, and my responsibilities have grown exponentially over those years, yet I still work alone. In order to support everyone and get everything done, I consistently work on multiple tasks at the same time. Many times, I find myself remotely connected to two or three computers fixing issues, plus talking on the phone and doing other tasks at my desk, all at the same time. It makes for a very stressful day.