Posts by Gwen Moran
On a Personal Note
We throw around the phrase “I feel seen” a lot. But, today, I lived it. Recently, I’ve been dealing with some health issues that started during the pandemic. A few months ago, my new physical therapist said to me, “Has anyone ever told you that you have lipedema?” I had no idea what she was…
Read More5 podcasts that are worth your time
Are you into podcasts? I’m picky about them. It got worse when I started writing for a scripted podcast…I have little patience for loose, rambling conversations with people who are trying to sell something. For my time investment, I like to get credible, well-researched, and/or personal insights that I can apply to my life. I…
Read MoreThinking about launching a small business or side hustle? Start here
Starting a small business or side hustle can be enormously rewarding, both emotionally and financially. During tough financial times, having an additional income stream can be a lifeline. There’s also a great deal of satisfaction in being your own boss. If you have the right idea, persistence, and willingness to work hard, there’s no telling…
Read MoreThe first steps to changing the way you spend your days
Have you ever had a sense that you need a new way to spend your time? Perhaps you are unsatisfied with your job or career prospects. You might have spent time raising children or caregiving and are ready for something new. Or perhaps you woke up one day, after pursuing what “success” meant to you…
Read MoreBloom Anywhere’s 6-step guide to asking for the help you need
It’s not easy to ask for help. We can think of many excuses or reasons why we don’t: It’s easier if we do it ourselves (rarely true) Asking might be a bother We say we don’t really need help–even when we know we do Doing so might make us look weak or invite judgment We’re…
Read MoreLessons from unexpected teachers
The sight of the young doe was jarring. She was standing in our front yard. One of her back legs was badly broken below the hock. She hobbled across the yard, unable to put any weight on it. It just dangled. I wondered what to do. She had two young fawns. Would she be able…
Read MoreThe case for a more human(e) workplace
Before the pandemic, I used to joke that my nightmare would be the day when videoconferences were the norm. I have worked at home for more than 15 years. The thought of having to be coiffed and ready for my closeup every day seemed to negate one of the main benefits of working from home—every…
Read MoreChoose your squad wisely
Sometimes, I’ll hear a phrase for the first time and then, in seeming rapid succession, I’ll hear it from two or three other people. I wondered if this phenomenon had a name, so I did a couple of Google searches and of course it does: the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon. It’s also called a “frequency illusion.” (Those…
Read MoreHow reframing can change your life
I’m fortunate to live just a short drive from a few beautiful New Jersey beaches, and walking on the boardwalk is one of my favorite things to do. But a combination of quarantine weight gain and arthritic knees has made it more difficult than usual. My husband and I went for a walk a few…
Read MoreThe test–and how to pass it
Did you ever notice that when you decide to do something—make a serious commitment to change—suddenly, something else is fighting for your attention? You’re going to finally launch that small business or side hustle, but you’re suddenly so busy, you don’t have the energy or time. You’re going to start eating more healthfully or cut…
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