Having a word for the year is a trend that seems to be catching on. But what’s the point? How does choosing a word serve us? Allow me to...

As we start the new year, I want to thank you for allowing me to share my 2021 thoughts with you. I want you to know that I don’t take...

I hope you’re looking forward to the new year. I am. New is exciting for our brain. Let me give you a tip on starting your new year off...

Wow. Only two weeks left in 2021. It seems like the years go by faster and faster. Time is becoming more and more precious. How do you...

Psychologist Abraham Maslow is best known for his 1943 Theory of Motivation which has easily withstood the test of time. This theory...

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...