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Mentoring Makes a Difference
Is anyone out there lacking motivation? I for one have noticed that the world seems to be in a major slump. The pandemic has zapped us...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 4, 20203 min read


Take your journey with purpose and a plan
Have you ever felt like your journey as a nutrition professional meandered aimlessly rather than purposefully? Would you like to take...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 13, 20202 min read


Improvement starts with assessment
What is the first step in building a skill, making a change, or achieving any type of self-improvement? Assessment - An honest and...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 6, 20202 min read


What do experts need most?
What do experts need most? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts, does that knowledge guarantee their...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 30, 20203 min read


No time or resources? No problem!
A lack of time, money, or resources does not need to prevent creating great communication. Follow these five effective shortcuts.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 23, 20203 min read


Creating communication? Collaborate!
"Effective messages are created with and for an audience." Collaborate with your audience from assessing needs through evaluating outcomes.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 2, 20204 min read


Don’t complicate family meals
Unrealistic expectations of perfect family meals can get in the way of achieving them. Don't complicate eating together. Plan. Prepare. Do.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 25, 20203 min read


Where will your career story lead you?
Sharing my career story recently on several podcasts, I have been reminded how our career journeys take shape and how skills and...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 28, 20204 min read


It takes a team
The team of authors, reviewers, editors, and designers completed four years of work and now Communicating Nutrition is a published book!!

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 14, 20203 min read


4 Lessons from 3 Years of Blogging
Applauding and reflecting on achievements helps us learn, grow, and set new goals. What have I learned from 3 years of blogging?

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jul 10, 20202 min read


A Change of Plans
We are all experiencing a huge, major change in plans. What can we do? We can improvise and as a result we can build resilience.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 29, 20203 min read


Connect to Communicate – even virtually
Virtual communication has replaced in-person during our pandemic-induced quarantine. To be successful, we must still effectively connect.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 1, 20203 min read


Have you ever had to eat your words?
Winston Churchill described "eating your words" to be a wholesome diet. Here's my story of when I had to "eat my words." Never say never.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 24, 20203 min read


Is it time to clear the clutter?
Decluttering and deep cleaning achieve more than improve the appearance of your home. They give you back a sense of control in your life.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 10, 20203 min read


Welcome to WFH – the new normal
Working from home has become the new normal. What are the challenges it presents? What strategies make it work?

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Mar 27, 20203 min read


Have You Found What Makes You Special?
What makes us unique makes us valuable and turns our weaknesses into strengths. Take time to be introspective. You are special.

Guest post by Sarah Crulcich, MPH, RD, LD
Feb 28, 20204 min read


Say no like a 3-year-old
“No way! No how!” is our granddaughter Emily’s favorite saying currently. If she doesn’t want to do something, she doesn’t sugar coat it...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 31, 20202 min read


Why is networking the key to your next job? It's who you know.
Are you looking for work, or open to a career change? Would you like job offers to come to you? How do most people find jobs? According...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 24, 20203 min read


2020 Vision
As we enter this century’s decade of the “Roaring 20’s,” wouldn’t it be wonderful to have 2020 vision, looking into the year ahead with...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 27, 20192 min read


The best laid plans
Often, our image of how an event will play out is overly idealistic. Holiday events are a good example of reality not measuring up to...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Dec 20, 20193 min read
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