by Dr. Laurie Mattera | Sep 6, 2015 | Joyful Connections
That’s it. Once and for all. I’ve decided, and I will stick to this decision. I am absolutely sick and tired of some people taking advantage of my mostly easy-going way of living life. This was me, talking to myself, not long ago, after being...
by Dr. Laurie Mattera | Aug 11, 2015 | Joyful Connections
*Adapted from Joyful Soul: A Promise Worthy of Trust on sale now: AOFs, or Areas of Focus, is a term I use to describe the areas of value in one’s life. These are the areas where most of us want to feel a sense of joy and balance. There are five...
by Dr. Laurie Mattera | Feb 1, 2015 | Joyful Connections
As I sit at my desk, looking out the window at the powerful snow storm (soon to be a blizzard, according to local weather reports), I am filled with a sense of gratitude for all we have to keep us safe and warm at home. Heat, food, water, blankets, tea, plenty to...
by Dr. Laurie Mattera | Mar 23, 2014 | Joyful Connections
From Chapter Two of Joyful Soul: A Promise Worthy of Trust (Copyright 2013 by Laurie Mattera) We live in a busy and hectic world. I don’t know about you, but many times I get to the end of my day thinking, “I had planned to accomplish so much more today, if only I...
by Dr. Laurie Mattera | Mar 3, 2014 | Joyful Connections
Hello Joyful Souls! One of the things I can tell you for sure from my years of career consulting, is that you need to find a good “fit” for yourself when contemplating a career path or career to study while in college or trade school. You will want to...
