The year 2020 started out promising. The possibilities seemed endless. Then COVID began to infiltrate itself around the globe, disrupting life as we knew it. While we were forced to hunker down physically during quarantine, our minds and bodies continued to push us, making us seek out positive influences in work, home and personal spaces that allowed us to continue to SURVIVE and THRIVE.
Goals are outcomes waiting to be achieved. Goals; we all have them. Like an itch that needs to be scratched or a restlessness that you can’t quite put your finger on. Goals are inside of us, waiting to come out and shine bigger and brighter than we ever thought possible. Singular, multi-step, granular, grand, lateral,…
On April 14, the Minnesota Career Development Association (MCDA) announced that Cindy Edwards had received the Irene Rossman Award. This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to MCDA and/or the field of career development. In her nomination, the MCDA notes that “Cindy has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to her own personal…
By keeping our eyes open we can help others. How? By providing your talents, time, hope and love, we can strengthen our community. Now’s the time to place that call, send that text or connect online through virtual social platforms. Let’s keep the dialog open and lift each other up through laughter and song. Let’s share our ideas for the future and continue to take steps towards achieving personal and professional goals. We can be the example that others need. We can find that strength within us. Faith not Fear!
Kindness First. It’s a phrase that is easy to say, but tougher to put into daily practice. Especially so when situations are not always clear. When you hear the term “disability”, what do you picture? Does your mind immediately conjure up images of wheelchairs, walkers, canes or crutches? Now how about when you hear the…