SAS Life
Telling the stories of our people, highlighting our culture, and sharing tips for work life balance.![Self compassion through grief](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/04/selfcompassion-570x381-570x336.jpg)
The journey of life rarely follows the expected path. Last year around this time I experienced the most devastating loss I will likely ever experience in my life; the loss of our only daughter, Mamie. The grieving process is new to me, as is the earth-shattering devastation of unfulfilled hopes,
![Build a Better Salad](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/04/salad-collage--600x336.jpg)
Salads are the image most of us see in our heads when we think of healthy eating. And for good reason, they can be really healthy. However, it is possible (and very common) for salads to end up being not so healthy, or just not enough for a meal.
![Venting: No more passes](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/04/adult-beverage-blur-618550-640x336.jpg)
Chances are that sometime in your life you have been hurt by gossip. We probably all agree that gossip is wrong. It spreads negativity in our workplaces and social groups. It is designed to make someone else look bad and to isolate them from the group. It encourages people to
![Building a Global Community of Innovators through Education](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/04/Ada_Lopez_YCM.jpg)
Education can change the future trajectory of generations. That is a fact we know to be true. But what does it really look like on a micro level, through the lens of an individual life? SAS employees like Ada Lopez demonstrate the transformative power of education. Ada spent most of her professional
![Anticipating the Returning College Graduate](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/03/College-grad-500x336.jpg)
The day you have been planning for (and paying for) is fast arriving! Your college student is graduating and taking that next step toward full-fledged adulthood. What’s not to celebrate? And please do take the time to celebrate. 😊 After a week or two, however, it’s time to talk about
![Diabetes and Dementia](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2019/03/brain-function-600x336.jpg)
We have all likely heard by now that if you have diabetes you also have an increased risk of heart disease. But what you might not know is that if you have diabetes (especially poorly controlled) your risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s is also increased. A growing body of research