“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We question children and teenagers throughout their upbringing, but somewhere along the way, the question is no longer asked. I think that we should all be asking ourselves a version of this question regularly as we move through the seasons of our lives, not stopping […]
“My name is Bill, and I am with the Federal Heights paramedics,” said the voice on the other end of my cell phone. Okay, officially my heart stopped. These moments of parenting (boys!) truly challenge my illusion of control over my sons’ well-being. Fortunately, according to the paramedic my son was fine (phew, but which […]
For me, the litmus test for decisions in my life is how I answer the question: “Would I Do It Again?” It is not so much that I am looking back with regret, but to use the answer, positive or negative, to help guide future decisions and choices. By asking the question, it helps me […]
What does it mean to be a “free agent”? We love this Wixii™ term because to us, it describes someone who is independent and thus has individual control and flexibility to create the work-life mix that s/he wants. Being a free agent is a route that many choose to find their survival+ mode. And, as […]
“If not me, then who? If not now, when?” posed Paralympic sailor and quadriplegic Jennifer French this past Saturday at the Colorado Community Sailing Spirit of Sailing Gala. In 1998, after hitting an icy patch during a full moon snowboard ride with friends, Ms. French was left a quadriplegic. Despite this life-altering event, Ms. French […]
“The ultimate alternative to multi-tasking I have discovered is calling people rather than email/texting/facebook etc. If you can get someone on the phone, generally you get to the heart of the matter quicker and make connections that last longer than a quick text or email. Plus people genuinely seem to appreciate the effort of actually […]
Name: Colleen Harvey Location: Colorado Professional Industry: Finance Company: Large National Wealth Management Firm Job Title: Financial Advisor WIXII-ISM™ FROM COLLEEN: “I’ve gradually narrowed down what I like to do into a career – helping people find financial solutions for their life goals. While I am glad to have this opportunity, starting a new job in my 40’s is […]
A guiding principle at Women in the Mix is “simple is not necessarily easy.” This week’s Wixii-ism: “Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.” resonates. How often do you find yourself putting an inordinate amount of time into something that you believe should be simple? Yet, we have […]
I have never been one to spend too much time on make-up. But, as a working professional, I always applied some basics (e.g., foundation, eye shadow, eye liner, mascara, brow liner, blush, lip gloss). However, once I had children, I found myself frequently skipping make-up to save time. One day, I got tired of looking […]
Name: Mary Culver Carlile Location: OK Professional Industry: Medicine Company: Tahlequah City Hospital Job Title: Medical Director, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation WIXII-ISM™ FROM MARY: “I am most content with my decision to simplify my work so that I can have more time to devote to my husband and our life together. I fear that our time together will not […]
