by Amy Hood | Service, Work Thoughts
Finlay, my dog, is a certified therapy dog. Visiting others for emotional support helps us bring a little love into the lives of others and balance into my life. One of the things Finlay and I do together is visit US Military Veterans in Hospice at the Ann Arbor VA...
by Amy Hood | Personal Development, Work Thoughts
Life has a tendency of getting a bit bumpy, doesn’t it? At times, I’ve found myself wishing that I had learned certain life lessons a little sooner. So much good can come from examining life lessons learned. It’s never too late to take a page from your own book,...
by Amy Hood | Personal Development, Work Thoughts
Today, I would like to share a little emotional intelligence insight with you. Emotional intelligence is a wonderful soft-skill for all Virtual Assistants to employ! I would love to say I am an emotional intelligence guru, which I am not (yet) but after implementing...
by Amy Hood | Personal Development, Work Thoughts
When it comes to personal development, it’s so easy to focus on lack. I think, instead, we should focus on achievement! So often our thoughts go to – On what do I need to work? How can I improve? Why didn’t that work? What could I have done differently? How do I...
by Amy Hood | Planning, Work Thoughts
Like most people, I rarely – if ever – have the luxury of focusing on one project at a time. Each day involves constant juggling. While focusing on one thing would be easier than trying to manage multiple projects at once, the reality for most people is that these...
by Amy Hood | Personal Development, Work Thoughts
In January, I agreed to assist with AssistU’s Annual Homecoming celebration in Reston, VA next month. I am thrilled to be helping with it!! Homecoming is something I have looked forward to since joining the AssistU Community as a VA in 2011. Each year in...
