You have been pushing hard… you know how to get shit done. But how do you know you are ready to receive? … receive the promotion or the guy or the money or the “well done”? Answer: Does it feel good? If it feels good to receive a compliment or feels good to receive, Read More
People keep telling me, “Mercury is in retrograde.” I don’t know about that, but when life is challenging, I ask myself two questions. What is working in my life? What am I proud of? No matter what else is going on, there is still a lot working in my life. These questions make me feel, Read More
Last night I told my husband that I proclaim this the “Year of Health”.I don’t think he knows how this will impact him yet which is probably for the best. I am moving from my “he’s an adult and can take care of himself” philosophy to a new “it’s time to get with the, Read More
Reminder: You are always 100% in charge of what you decide to do or not do over the holidays. You are also not required to feel guilty about anything. Guilt is a useless emotion. GiftingWrappingHoliday musicBakingAll that cookingDonatingCardsVisitingFamily You can opt out.You can opt in. It’s in your hands.
I love giving gifts that don’t clutter up someone’s house. Most of us don’t need more stuff. We want more moments and more meaning. In previous years I have offered ideas of experiences you can give as gifts. This year I am taking it up a notch and offering you a few ideas of, Read More
The holiday season is zooming towards us. I’ve been to the stores and I see the decorations.I see the merchandise. And I have received the call from my in-laws about what to bring for Thanksgiving. They want me to make something I can’t eat with my dietary restrictions. (I’m gluten-free, dairy-free… doctor’s orders.) So,, Read More
We all want more. More money, more relationships, more heightened experiences… wanting more is how we are wired. But consider what can you subtract. Are there people who are toxic to your wellbeing you could release from your life? If you had only half the stuff in your top dresser drawer, do you think you could finally find, Read More
So, you are in a difficult situation.Emotions are off the charts.Something is wrong and someone else has done something incredibly stupid.You are about to explode or implode. To talk yourself down off the proverbial ledge, try asking yourself these three questions: #1 – “What do I want to believe and feel about this situation?”, Read More
Dealing with other adults is hard.Especially when they are getting it wrong. But to bring a little more peace to your life I have one suggestion. Occasionally let other people off the hook. How do you know if you should correct them? Here is the determining factor:Ask yourself, “Does it matter if I am, Read More
You don’t have to clean your plate because children are starving in Africa. You don’t have to feel badly and try to live a smaller life because people are living in squalor. You don’t have to lower your prices or give away your talents and services for free just because everyone deserves what you, Read More