Life Lessons from Pixar
2 July 2019
Allison watched Reasons We Love Pixar by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and reflected on what makes animated movies so delightful and inspirational.
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Entries tagged with: Allison Read
Where is Your Happy Place?
30 July 2019
Allison listened to one of her favorite guided imagery experiences and remembered that it’s nice to have a little audio support when things get stressful.
Vacation Well: Start with the Three-Day Weekend
27 August 2019
Allison remembered one of the best lessons from her favorite article about how to have a restful and enjoyable vacation. Who will join her in a three-day, email-free challenge this Labor Day weekend?
Mattering Really Matters
29 October 2019
Allison learned about Julie Haizlip, MD MAAP’s research on the construct of mattering in healthcare and pondered what it might mean for all of us
Make Exam Prep or Any Project Less Stressful
10 December 2019
Allison read Professor Karen Inkelas' advice for University of Virginia students and realized her insights apply to any daunting project as well as exams.
UVA’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers
21 January 2020
Allison read UVAToday’s The Bigger Picture: Memorial to Enslaved Laborers Nears Finish Line and reflected on how much this milestone means to her.
Enjoy Little Leaders with Your Little People at #VABOOK2020
3 March 2020
Allison read Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison and got excited for one of her favorite annual events plus the chance to learn with some of her favorite little people.
Are You Struggling to Sleep?
14 April 2020
Allison read Get Some Rest: A Brief Guide for Those on the COVID-19 Front Lines and reflected on how it’s probably never been more difficult or more important for all of us to get a good night’s sleep.
How to Be a Better Remote Boss
8 May 2020
Allison watched Bruce Tulgan’s webinar and agreed that what it takes to be a great boss needs to be adapted to the remote workplace, but the underlying best practices are the same.
Grieving Breath by Breath
9 June 2020
Allison watched Shelby Marie Edwards’ Grieving 101 Mini Series and was grateful for wisdom and laughter from a new mentee.
We’re Going to Be O.K.
7 July 2020
Allison read We’re Going to Be O.K. by Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton and Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb with illustrations by Ashleigh Corrin Webb. It sure was comforting to be reminded there are practical things we can do to stay safe, healthy, and optimistic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Next Right Thing
1 September 2020
Allison listened to The Next Right Thing from the Disney Frozen II soundtrack and was reminded that a good song can help you feel better and focus.
BLM! What Should I Do Next?
13 October 2020
Allison asked herself and the team at IDEA Minds what they recommend when someone white says to us, “I agree Black Lives Matter, but what should I do next?”
What William Knows About COVID-19
24 November 2020
Allison asked her 13-year old nephew William what he’s learned about how to navigate 2020 with the hope that his wisdom might be helpful to people as they continue to find the strength to be safe and happy in the midst of COVID-19. Once again, William delivered!
VABOOK 2021 is All-Virtual!
2 February 2021
Allison eagerly awaited yesterday’s 27th Annual Virginia Festival of the Book schedule announcement and was delighted with the offerings! While it will be sad to not gather together in-person, an all-virtual festival spread out over two weeks is sure to be its own kind of fun.
Do You Have Black Friends, or Do You Just Know Black People?
30 March 2021
Allison was asked to be a speaker in The Center at Belvedere’s program, Building a More Inclusive Community: Local Voices on Diversity. She was honored to be invited, but also daunted by her assigned topic.
Gone Fishin’
26 May 2021
Allison took her own advice and disconnected from email while she enjoyed fishing at Smith Mountain Lake, VA.
Conversations That Count (Whatever Your Format)
8 June 2021
Rachel and Allison prepared to talk with their Charlottesville SHRM colleagues about making every meeting – virtual, hybrid, or in-person – the best it can be. Fortunately for all of us, many of the same best practices still apply.
The In-Between Times
22 June 2021
As Allison navigates the In-Between Times she finds herself trying to remember how to recombobulate.
Self-Coaching Lessons from My Nephew
14 September 2021
Allison admired her nephew’s approach to self-coaching and recommitted her efforts to help herself make progress on her own goals.
