I’m at a time in my life where I want to accomplish certain goals every day of my life. I want to succeed in everything I do. I want to set myself up for success. But in order to do that, I must develop a game plan for myself. They say that it takes 21 days of doing something repeatedly before it becomes a habit. You don’t have to have 100 goals on your to-do list. Start small by writing down three goals that you want to accomplish in 21 days. Then reward yourself when you accomplish them in that timeframe. I also […]
How You Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness in October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a cause that is close to my heart because I work with a couple of general surgeons who treat patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Every other week, I sit in a room full of surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and plastic surgeons, where each case of newly diagnosed breast cancer is discussed, and where mammograms, breast ultrasounds, breast MRIs, and biopsy results are discussed in detail. Some of those patients discussed in that Breast Conference are my patients. Well, not technically my patients, but I do work closely with […]
A #DayintheLife as an RMA and Blogger in Knoxville, Tenn.
Earlier this year, I became a Mogul Influencer/Global Ambassador for Mogul, “an award-winning technology platform that enables women worldwide to share ideas, solicit advice, and access content based on their personal interests.” I was invited to be a part of this platform about four months ago, through my connection with the BlogHer 16 Conference. Earlier this month, I was invited by Bethany Heinrich, VP of Content & Community for Mogul, to participate in an exciting campaign and movement at Mogul called #DayintheLife. So here’s my profile for the #DayintheLife campaign. Name: Vanessa Wood Age: 43 Home city/ country: Knoxville, Tenn., […]
My Love of Fall and October
October is my favorite month of the year, mainly because it is the month I got married, but also because the weather is crisp and cool and the landscape changes from lush and green to reds, golds, and browns. This is the season when I can I start to pull out my sweaters and scarves and boots and dress in layers. Also, I get to cook hot meals and plan festive get-togethers with friends. Since there are 31 days in the month of October, I’ve put together a showcase of 20+ great ideas for meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), beautiful fashion ideas, and […]
10 Books to Read this Fall
I’m a big book nerd! I love books! I love opening a book and smelling the pages. Nowadays, I’m listening to more books that I’m actually reading, but that’s okay. Also, I love discovering new authors, and when I do, I have to read or listen to everything I can get my hands on. I visit my local library every couple of weeks and check out a new audiobook. Lately, I’ve been listening to Jo Nesbo’s books, The Snowman and The Leopard, both of which are a part of “The Harry Hole Series.” My local library doesn’t have the whole series, […]