Women In The Work Force: 3 Little Things

Sheryl Sandburg (left) and Mary Barra (right);  Picture taken from http://www.autonews.com/article/20170608/RETAIL03/170609783/barra-tours-gm-plant-with-facebooks-sheryl-sandberg

Recently, my company has come out with a great series for women in the work place.  To some, this may be controversial, but so far I have really enjoyed how spot-on all the topics have been when applied to my life.  These topics range from Executive Leadership Skills to Work-Life "Satisfaction."  All of the things I have learned so far have been enlightening.

One of the videos in this series had Sheryl Sandburg, CEO of Facebook, give one piece of advice that she believed has helped her the most.  In the video she stated that we focus, so often, on the things we did wrong during the day and not enough on the things we have done well.  This creates low self-esteem which is counter-productive in the work place.  So, instead, she suggests keeping a journal by your bed side and writing down three (3) things that you have done well that day.  By doing this, you will go to bed thinking about what you have done well.  This will, in turn, help boost your self-confidence and improve your outlook for not just at work, but in your life, too.  

I am naturally a skeptic and have been asking myself: "Could doing something as simple as this really effect my career at work?" I am sure that it will raise my self esteem, but could this really improve my presence and product output at work enough to change my future career path at work?  ...I do not know.... 

Have any of you tried this journaling 3 things you have done well during the day?  Do you do it every day?  If so, does it seem like it has helped?  ...Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. 

Refreshing Summer Pimm's Cup

Now that it is the summer, there is just something so refreshing about having a fruity cocktail for bunch on a hot day. One of my favorite drinks is a Pimm's cup cocktail. Pimm's is a traditional British liquor that first started in 1823 as a digestive served with gin. The taste is a little bit spicy with hints of citrus and is usually served with 'English-style' lemonade (aka- in the USA lemon-lime soda). For garnish, a variety of fruits can me used, but one of my favorite mixtures contains strawberries, cucumbers, orange slices, lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish.  I also sometimes like to substitute the lemon-lime soda for ginger ale. Below is our recipe for a refreshing summer's Pimm's cup. Cheers!

Pimm's Cup Recipe:
4oz Pimm's
1oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
1oz simple syrup
Add 1of each: large strawberry, orange slice, lemon slice, cucumber (sliced the long way; like a ribbon)
Put in ice to cool --> then stir!!
Top with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale or club soda to taste.
Slap the mint to release the flavor without smashing it.
Enjoy!