How to Be the Example for Others
Stories help us heal and feel connected to one another in profound ways. Chances are, you already knew that. In fact, it’s probably one of the reasons you’ve tuned in to hear what I have to say in the first place. Whether it’s the shocking story I share about my ex-husband finding my journals […]
How to Reclaim the Wonder of Your Childhood
Have you recently had the chance to watch a small child experience the world? Everything is new, exciting and met with such pure wonder and joy, you can’t help but stop and watch. It fills your heart and at the same time, makes you long for that incredible feeling in your life. It’s rare as […]
How to Have Difficult Conversations
“We need to talk.” You hear those four simple words and your palms begin to sweat – you stop what you’re doing and brace yourself for what’s about to come. That familiar scene is how most difficult conversations begin and as you can imagine, things typically escalate from there and no one leaves the conversation […]
Are your needs at the bottom of your list?
You want to find more time for yourself, but it feels impossible right now. Between work, family, a relationship (or finding a relationship), your needs are something that you squeeze in between the hour of 6-7 am. And if it doesn’t happen, then it just doesn’t happen. Or maybe you don’t even think about squeezing […]
Are you still looking for permission?
“You give me permission to own my self-worth.” That’s one of the most common things I hear from clients during coaching. And although it might seem a little odd – needing permission to own your self-worth – that’s really how it is for most of us. It’s as if we’ve somehow been conditioned to […]
You’ll Never Worry About Money Again!
It seems impossible doesn’t it? The idea that you would never – ever – worry about money again . . . for the rest of your life??!! Especially since you’re already wondering if tonight, yet again, you won’t be able to sleep. You’ll lay down, exhausted and ready for bed, and then suddenly become gripped […]
You Need a Way Out?
Talking to Aggie this morning, she had one of those incredible moments where she realized how far she had really come on our journey together. Once upon a time, Aggie was a classic people pleaser who lost herself in other people’s needs. Always putting herself at the bottom of the list, when Aggie first came […]
Are you addicted to gold stars?
Being busy can often be like collecting gold stars.
How to Say No and Mean It!
Let me paint a common picture . . . You’re sitting at your desk, working busily on a project you have to finish when you hear a gentle tap at your office door. You look up to see Jan’s bright awkwardly smiling face, and she asks, “You got a minute?” “Sure,” you reply (you really […]
Freedom from Defining Yourself by Negative Self-Talk
I recently celebrated another birthday and while I am normally not one to focus on big celebrations, I’m also not one to get caught up in the whole negative conversation around aging. For me, aging has been a celebration of the wisdom and understanding I’ve gained and the relationship I’ve developed with myself. But this […]