A FOCUS ON THE SILVER LINING Through our months of “shelter-in-place,” we have experienced an enormous change in our lives, habits, careers and relationships. The struggle is real. Sometimes, people are lonely, frustrated or anxious. Jobs have been lost, businesses closed, relationships strained. Social distancing can lead to feelings of isolation. “Every cloud has a […]
‘TIS THE SEASON TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE “The worst poverty is the lack of ability to imagine a tomorrow any different than today. The worst poverty is hopelessness. The gift we bring to those less fortunate is the gift of hope.” -Dr. Jeremiah Lowney, Haitian Health Foundation Where does the time go? We blink and […]
BLESS AND RELEASE: THESE ARE YOUR HAPPY DAYS! “In the end, only three things matter – how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” -Buddha We live in a 24/7/365 world of “always on.” Amidst the distraction, confusion and lack of focus, there […]
BLESS AND RELEASE: THESE ARE YOUR HAPPY DAYS! “In the end, only three things matter – how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” -Buddha This quote has always reminded me of Babciu, my maternal grandmother. Widowed at 40, when her youngest–my aunt […]
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AFTER COLLEGE: FOUR LIFE TRAITS TO HONE While college graduation is a milestone, this accomplishment alone will not make you successful. To be successful after college, know that it is what you do with your degree, with the knowledge garnered and the opportunities that you seek, that will create a path […]
THE POWER OF PURPOSE: OPPORTUNITY VS. OBLIGATION One week ago, I returned from Jeremie, Haiti – the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Since I was 19 years old, I have had the opportunity – and the privilege – of volunteering there with the Haitian Health Foundation (HHF). Founded by my father, Dr. Jeremiah Lowney, over three decades ago, the […]
CRUSHING IT: HOW TO HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR YET #CrushIt This month marked five years that I have had the privilege of conceptualizing, organizing, leading and teaching the University of Rhode Island Career Rhode Trip. The 14 students and I visited with over 50 professionals in the “real world” from the Manhattan and Connecticut areas. I always learn […]
GOT STRESS… RELIEF? SEVEN TIPS TO ADDRESS YOUR STRESS In the busyness of the holidays, it’s easy to get wrapped up in tackling things that feel urgent: buying presents, planning gatherings, cooking, perhaps arranging childcare for a school break or navigating stressful travel. This “task focus” leaves us constantly asking “what’s next?” If we’re not […]
YOU ARE YOUR CHOICES: FIVE TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS LEADERS While the world is full of unique talents, personalities, and gifts, there is a shared set of values that runs through each and every one of the successful business leaders I know. And while these attributes come naturally to some, I guarantee that each of these […]
