Scarlett O’Hara is famous for saying, “I’ll think about that tomorrow.” Can procrastination be a good thing? Dr. Diana Stout thinks it can be. Welcome to my blog, Dr. D. Thank you, so much Elizabeth, for inviting me to share what I’ve learned and am practicing. So, without any further procrastination let me proclaim that I’m the Master of My Procrastination! Once upon a time… as all the best stories begin, I was a solid procrastinator. But on this day, I was practicing procrastination purposefully. It was January 6, 2014, with two feet of snow outside and artic temperatures that Read More
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How Writing Has Made Me a Better Driver
Writing is transformative. Since I began writing full time in 2012, I have noticed subtle changes in myself. I’m a little more open-minded, a little more aware and accepting of my short comings and a little more patient. One example is driving. I like to drive fast. Besides being a speed demon, I’m also impatient with slow drivers sometimes. Okay, most times. I’ve been known to talk to other drivers in strong and direct tones (as if they could hear me). But I never get to road rage… never that angry. My biggest pet peeve is when someone cuts in Read More