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Why Bother?
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...
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Nov 8, 20212 min read


How to Overcome People Pleasing
People-pleasing has deep roots, and we all do it to some extent. For some, people-pleasing behavior might be creating mild discomfort in...
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Nov 1, 20213 min read


Why We People Please
People-pleasing is a survival-based activity. Human beings are a tribal species. We need to belong to survive. Because of that, it’s...
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Oct 25, 20212 min read


You might be a people-pleaser if…
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...
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Oct 18, 20213 min read


Day Dreaming
Remember daydreaming? When we were kids, we naturally looked forward to and imagined the future. That’s daydreaming. Who did you want to...
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Oct 4, 20212 min read


Things Introverts Love
I recently saw a cute post on Facebook. Things introverts love: Rainy days, canceled plans, deep conversations, long walks, daydreaming,...
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Sep 27, 20212 min read


The Problem With Labels
According to google, labels are defined as; A classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing, especially one that is inaccurate...
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Sep 20, 20212 min read


Why we judge
Judgment is a normal, instinctual human behavior. It’s necessary to our survival and a good thing when used properly. Our primitive...
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Sep 13, 20212 min read


How to be Compassionate With Yourself
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...
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Aug 30, 20212 min read


Compassion is our greatest motivator
Remember that persistent critical voice that I spoke about last week? One of its misguided purposes is motivation. Sounds crazy, I know....
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Aug 23, 20212 min read


My Aha Moment
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...
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Aug 16, 20212 min read


Do Nothing
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...
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Aug 9, 20212 min read


How are the kids?
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...
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Aug 2, 20213 min read


What are my options?
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...
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Jul 26, 20212 min read


Shake It Off
Has anyone ever told you to shake it off? Maybe you were physically or emotionally hurt or angry or embarrassed. These are all emotions...
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Jul 19, 20212 min read


Let’s talk about shame
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,...
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Jul 12, 20212 min read


Over the Hill
Remember when we used to think that turning 40 was over the hill? And then we turned forty. I don’t know about you, but at forty, I was...
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Jul 6, 20212 min read


Mindset is my life’s work
Here’s why: When my children were born, I inherently knew that my calling was to break the generational patterns of scarcity thinking,...
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Jun 28, 20212 min read


The Secret to Success
We’re always creating what we believe the most - whether we’re aware of it or not. Good or bad, our thoughts always create our results....
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Jun 21, 20212 min read


My favorite thoughts
As far as we know, human beings are the only species that can think about what we think about. It’s a privilege. For us, over thinkers,...
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Jun 14, 20213 min read
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