You’re not even worth a slice of pizza, Julie! Believe it or not, that thought played through my mind recently and I’m not joking. Although I am laughing it off today because I recognize that it was an exaggerated and Intrusive Thought, it was a very real one that played over and over in my …
Category: College Teaching
Unrealistic Expectations
Imagine scanning social media one morning and coming across the headline Jones Steps Down as Sports Information Director. Not necessarily an attention-grabber for most readers, but this press release was being shared by respected colleagues in the field of what is currently known as athletic communications, mostly in efforts to draw attention to the Unrealistic …
Sweet Spot
The new tennis rackets are lighter, stronger, and have a bigger Sweet Spot. The pitcher grooved a fastball right into the Sweet Spot of the DH, resulting in a massive grand slam! In the sports world it is not uncommon to hear an athlete or coach speak of this magical space that allows an athlete …
Wrestling Coach
Academic people intimidate me. Yes, I comprehend the irony of that statement but it’s also accurate. To prove this statement even further, I will confess a true event: I once returned the book provided for a faculty dialogue group because I didn’t understand it! Fortunately, this has only happened once and the opportunity to converse …
Grateful Disposition
During a casual conversation (or therapy session) while walking with a friend, I posed the question, “What comes to mind when I mention the word disposition?” Not wanting to influence her answer, I was reluctant to explain further the reason for this odd inquiry, but she’s accustomed to my random curiosities, so she humored me. …
Purple Squirrels
If you’ve read the posts Racing to Roam or Bucket List, then you are familiar with my journey to complete races across the country, which has often led me to small towns with a unique mixture of attributes or histories. However, since fulfilling the task of all 50 states in 2021, the focus has shifted …
Meet in the Middle
On a recent road trip, I utilized a streaming service to select my music, which can often lead to befuddlement as I question the algorithm’s choices. However, for the most part, the songs seemed to align with what I was hoping to hear and even allowed for some reminiscing about college days. One song that …
Past Perfection
Studying history is unlikely to appear as a priority on any of my to-do lists; however, as my age continues to increase, I seem to notice a growing fascination, or at least a budding appreciation, for events of the past. Perhaps some of this interest stems from a captivation with generational theory in an attempt …
Timeless Wisdom
If I were to offer the question, “What is some advice that you would describe as Timeless Wisdom?”, I wonder what information you would share. Would it be guidance in the form of financial planning? Would it be suggestions for how to maintain good health? Might it be counsel on how to nourish the relationships …
Pay Attention
Have you ever been at your wit’s end? This college professor who dearly adores her students is befuddled, bewildered, baffled, perplexed, and mystified about how to encourage students to Pay Attention to verbal instructions and information offered in class. Consider this scenario and how you might have prepared for the class activity: One week prior …
