The MeEO™ Minute

The way we work, grow, and succeed is changing. I’m here to explore what that means for you. This blog is a collection of insights, strategies, and reflections designed to help you become a MeEO™ and take ownership of your career and life.

I pull from books, podcasts, research, and personal experiences to uncover practical ways to stabilize, grow, and thrive in today’s evolving world. If you’re looking to create a stronger, more sustainable foundation for your career and life, you’re in the right place.

Let’s build something great—together! 

Give Shinrin-yoku a Try

These days, life is overwhelming for many. Workloads exceed what we can handle. Layoffs. Politics. Caring for children…and parents. And so much more. We each have our own set of challenges. One activity that can provide benefits to all is shinrin-yoku. Forest bathing....
A Different Kind of Morning Routine

A Different Kind of Morning Routine

We all have morning routines. Those things we do to get out day started. When those routines don’t happen, our whole day can feel a little “off”. There is a lot published on morning routines. People offer advice on the “best” way to start your day. Suggestions to make...

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Moving from Mind-Full to Mindful

Moving from Mind-Full to Mindful

With much of the year still in front of us, there are a lot of possibilities. We aspire to make areas of our lives a little better than they were before. One common aim is to be more present in day-to-day activities. Not letting our lives pass us by in a blur. “The...

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day

Today is set aside for love and appreciation. Many focus on their special someone. Yet, this is also a great opportunity to express gratitude for anyone in your life. This leads me to you. I want to thank each of you for following the blog. Knowing you are reading...

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What Kind of Break?

What Kind of Break?

We know how important it is to take breaks. Moments to create the breathing space we need to move forward – stronger. Yesterday, I came across an article that talked about 7 types of rest. Physical, Mental, Emotional, Sensory, Social, Spiritual, and Creative. These...

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Take a Breath

Take a Breath

Much of what we see in the new year encourages movement. New goals and habits. A fresh start to assignments at work. Staying on top of the housework that got under control over the holidays. The energy is there to move. The downside is that we can forget to rest, and...

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PodList & Summary – 2.10.24

PodList & Summary – 2.10.24

Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development This week, the blog dives into the concept of “nesting”.  We consider what nesting is, how can it be harnessed, and determining if the concept could be leveraged in your life right now. Tending to the...

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Nesting Across the Decades

Nesting Across the Decades

This post was going to be titled “nesting for retirement”.  However, the concept of retirement has changed with many working for years beyond what used to be considered retirement age. We spend the first half of our lives building things – growing a career,...

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Can Nesting Cure Procrastination?

Can Nesting Cure Procrastination?

The other day, we had a post about nesting being a moment when you plan, clear, and organize.  In that post, my perspective was that this approach could apply at work during times you change roles or prepare for a new project. I had an opportunity to experience a bit...

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Nest Building Has Become Complicated

Nest Building Has Become Complicated

According to research and personal observations, the age when someone moves out of their parent’s home has risen from age 23 in 2000 to 26 in 2017 (the most recent data point). There are likely several reasons for the rise including increases in getting advanced...

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Nesting at Work

Nesting at Work

Yesterday, we covered moments when nesting or un-nesting might happen.  The life moments were easier to identify than the work moments.   After a bit of research, I found that the term nesting is used in call centers.  The nesting phase is the time...

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Tending to the Nest

Tending to the Nest

The idea of nesting during pregnancy has been frequently discussed and researched.  This is the time when expectant moms clean, organize, plan, and stock up.     They are preparing the home for what is ahead. We’ve also heard about empty nesting...

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Podlist & Weekly Summary – 2.3.24

Podlist & Weekly Summary – 2.3.24

Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development While the week kicks off with a physical reminder of our goals, the rest of the week is focused on digging into the elements of the hope formula to leverage the ideas as we move into the new year. ...

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Understanding Willpower & Waypower

Understanding Willpower & Waypower

We dive into the new year with hope for what we want. Considering the formula, it’s now our willpower + waypower that will make the difference. As I continue to dive into this concept, we need these dimensions to be at optimal levels. Too much or too little of each...

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Digging Into Waypower

Digging Into Waypower

Yesterday, the focus was on willpower. Today, we move to the second element of hope needed to meet our goals – waypower. Charles Snyder, the psychologist and hope researcher who developed the hope formula defines waypower as our “ability to find new pathways to reach...

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Digging Into Willpower

Digging Into Willpower

We’ve covered the formula of hope over the last couple of weeks. Today and tomorrow, we’ll dig a little deeper into willpower & waypower. First up is willpower. When we look at the definition, willpower is “the ability to control one’s own actions, emotions, or...

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