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....
Mastering Quitters Day

Mastering Quitters Day

The second Friday of January (today) is known as “Quitters Day”. This day began in 2019 after Strava conducted research and found that 80% of people who made New Year’s resolutions have quit by the second week of January. My Perspective The statistic makes me sad....

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Importance of People and Places

Importance of People and Places

I recently listened to a podcast on the TED Radio Hour titled “Daily Habits of a Longevity Expert”. During the interview, there was a conversation about food, exercise, and supplements. Dan Buettner who studies the Blue Zones, said that changing our environment –...

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Barriers to Wellbeing

Barriers to Wellbeing

When we consider our 8 dimensions of wellbeing, we likely have goals in each area. Some we may have set as New Year’s Resolutions. This time is when most are starting to give up. In fact, research has shown that less than 10% of us will actually meet the resolution....

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Clutter Blocking Your Wellbeing

Clutter Blocking Your Wellbeing

The start of the new year brings new energy to cleaning up. We pack away holiday decorations and aspire to get rid of the clutter. When the word clutter is used, we automatically think about environmental clutter. A messy kitchen. An overflowing closet where we can’t...

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Life Infrastructure Cycles

Life Infrastructure Cycles

Last week, there was a post about the infrastructure of our lives. Our bank accounts, apps on our phone, subscriptions, insurance, and more. On the heels of that post, I heard a podcast about the cycles in our home life. Things like Laundry. Paying Bills. Grocery...

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PodList & Summary – 1.6.24

PodList & Summary – 1.6.24

Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development With the new year in full swing, the posts this week focus on goal setting and clearing clutter.  Hope & Possibilities. The first post of the week had us dreaming about our hopes and possibilities for...

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Plan for the Barriers

Plan for the Barriers

No matter what goals we have set for the new year, we will hit barriers. The barriers one person encounters will likely be different than those of another. Knowing when you hit a barrier and having a strategy to overcome is important. Common Barriers Below is a list...

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Life Infrastructure

Life Infrastructure

Over the holidays, I wanted to look at the infrastructure of my business. This is the set of digital tools connected to run my business – on my computer and on my phone. Things like website platform, hosting company, CRM system, payment gateways, and more. As I did...

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Hope – Making Goals a Reality

Hope – Making Goals a Reality

On a previous blog post, I introduced the Hope Theory developed by Charles Snyder. In that post, we discussed the formula for hope: HOPE = GOALS + PATHWAYS + AGENCY Since that time, I’ve been doing more research on the power of hope and this formula. I came across...

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Wellbeing for 2024

Wellbeing for 2024

2024 is officially here. The holiday season is so busy for many that goals for the year aren’t a focus. As we start the year, I encourage you to consider the 8 dimensions of wellbeing. Physical. Occupational. Financial. Social. Intellectual. Environmental. Emotional....

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Hope & Possibilities

Hope & Possibilities

Welcome to 2024! This is the day we consider our dreams for the year ahead. The slate is clean. The year is full of hope and possibilities. “There is nothing magical about the flip of the calendar, but it represents a clean break, a new hope, and a blank canvas.” -...

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PodList & Summary – 12.30.23

PodList & Summary – 12.30.23

Welcome to the Saturday post. Below is a quick recap of what was covered on both the personal development and sustainability blogs this week as well as some podcasts that inspired me. Enjoy! Personal Development Below is a summary of the personal development blog...

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New Year – Resolutions, Goals, or Aims?

New Year – Resolutions, Goals, or Aims?

As we look to the new year, many are considering what they want from the new year. Some conversations talk about resolutions. Others focus on goals. Even others talk about aims. So, what is the difference? With a bit of research, here’s what I’ve found: Resolutions:...

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15-Minute Project – Q4 Update

15-Minute Project – Q4 Update

My yearlong project to spend 15-minutes a day tackling projects around the house continued. For this final post of the year, I’ll highlight what happened in Q4, discuss how the project “drifted”, and on what I learned, and consider the year ahead. The Progress Like...

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Word of the Year

Word of the Year

Yesterday, I provided some highlights from my 2023 word of the year. There were some questions at the end to prompt you to consider your own word for 2024. That might have got you thinking. You might also have wondered where to start. There is no “right” process, but...

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