Gratitude and kindness go a lot further than just about any other emotion I know. Choosing to be grateful and kind helps me personally and professionally.

When you stay stuck in the familiar, you may feel depressed or stagnant, not having enthusiasm for your job, drifting off during the day to daydream of other things. The familiar creates apathy.

We talk a lot about the importance of unplugging and self-care. I want to take it a bit further and talk about a tech-free vacation.