Real Life
The Small Things You Almost Skip Are Often the Ones That Matter Most
I was standing there, trying to take a selfie. You know the kind. Adjust the angle. Fix the hair. Try not to look like ...
The Day I Quit “Good Work” So I Could Do the Right Work
Making a life change is rarely as simple as deciding you want something different. Sometimes the hardest part is realizing that what you’re doing ...
From a C in Speech Class to Loving the Front of the Room
I did not do well in speech class. I earned a solid C. Not a “hidden potential” C. Just a very honest C. Public ...
When Life Gets in the Way (And Why That’s Not the Same as Procrastination)
Some weeks, it’s not procrastination. It’s just… life. Sometimes Life Has Other Plans This week, life got in the way. As a result, I ...
Feeling Stuck Is Not a Character Flaw. It’s a Load Problem.
For the past few months, I’ve been building a lot of things at once, and I reached a point where I started feeling stuck ...
Why More OT Students Should Experience Fieldwork Outside the Clinic
Before we get into this story, here’s something I didn’t fully appreciate until recently. Some of the most valuable occupational therapy learning doesn’t happen ...
I Wasn’t Looking for Insight… Until I Walked Into This Airport Bathroom
Notice Anything? Look closely. What do you see that’s different than a typical public bathroom?Doesn’t matter if it’s men’s or women’s. Pause for a ...
Why I Stopped Networking (And Found Someone Better at It Than Me)
There’s a reason people love Patti.And no, it’s not because she’s loud, flashy, or trying to work the room. In fact, it’s the opposite. ...
She Was Only With Us a Short Time.
She Changed Everything. Her name was Gladys. ∞ ∞ ∞ Her eyes were soft with a voice was strong, though worn by years of ...
Opening an Assisted Living Home Felt Like Climbing a Mountain in Flip-Flops
Planning an open house and climbing a mountain feel oddly similar to me. Sweaty palms.Second-guessing every decision.Feeling exhausted before you even start. Party planning ...
