During my counseling internship for my master's degree, my faculty advisor talked about the power of one question we could ask our clients. This one question could identify where someone is currently and where they wish they could be: "During the night, while you were sleeping, a miracle happened. When you…
We measure "stuff" all day. We measure how long it will take to do something or to get somewhere. We measure ingredients, calories, productivity, how many steps we take in a day, fruit and vegetable servings, water intake, cups of coffee, hours of sleep. We measure a lot all day.How do…
I love words, language, communication. Words are useful, weighty, descriptive, have impact, can build up, or tear down, bring a laugh, help explain something to a listener, express joy, anger, sadness. I just like words. For fun, I looked up the definition of "measured" and its related words. Here are…
Welcome to a new adventure! "Measured Lives" was an idea born in my heart a few years ago and I'm thrilled about what I believe will be an incredible journey of learning and living. The idea began when a former boss wrote on my performance evaluation, "Michelle's words are measured,…