My husband and I took a road trip the weekend before Thanksgiving, and we used the time in the car to plan for the holidays. We planned...

The holiday season isn’t always joyful. For some of us, it’s lonely, painful, and stressful. But the reality is the holidays don’t make...

Several years ago, I learned of an organization called Charity Water. It’s a non-profit that brings clean and safe drinking water to...

The holidays are upon us. How would you like to experience them this year? Did you know you get to choose? You get to decide ahead of...

I’ve spent a lot of time the past few weeks writing about people-pleasing. It’s a critical mindset concept to grasp if you want to live a...

People-pleasing has deep roots, and we all do it to some extent. For some, people-pleasing behavior might be creating mild discomfort in...

People-pleasing is a survival-based activity. Human beings are a tribal species. We need to belong to survive. Because of that, it’s...

Last week I asked you if you are a people pleaser? The truth is, people-pleasing is so insidious and has become so normal to many of us...

Remember daydreaming? When we were kids, we naturally looked forward to and imagined the future. That’s daydreaming. Who did you want to...

I recently saw a cute post on Facebook. Things introverts love: Rainy days, canceled plans, deep conversations, long walks, daydreaming,...

According to google, labels are defined as; A classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing, especially one that is inaccurate...

Judgment is a normal, instinctual human behavior. It’s necessary to our survival and a good thing when used properly. Our primitive...

Self-compassion is a critical component of developing an extraordinary life. But how do we do it? It’s all in the way you talk to...

Remember that persistent critical voice that I spoke about last week? One of its misguided purposes is motivation. Sounds crazy, I know....

I wonder if you have a person in your life who tends to be a little critical? I do. It has been a difficult and confusing relationship...

Stress, overwhelm and lack of time is a common theme for many of my clients. An interesting read that I’ve been referencing a lot with my...

Do you have teenagers or adult children? Many of us do, and they are struggling. They struggle to find their place in the world. To feel...

What would you like for dinner? A common question. What are my options? A common response. How much money would you like to make? What...

Has anyone ever told you to shake it off? Maybe you were physically or emotionally hurt or angry or embarrassed. These are all emotions...

Talk about shame? Really? Why would we ever want to do that? Because talking is one of the most powerful ways to defeat it. First of all,...