Healing My Love-Hate Relationship with Food Was the Most Empowering Thing I...
Healing my relationship with food was the most transformative and empowering thing I ever did – it changed all aspects of my life from my health to professional success to personal happiness. I’d...
View ArticleIf I Could, I’d Tell You The Secrets to Living. Starting With This.
If I could, I’d tell you the secrets that would light your heart forever. I would say them soft and slow to get you to lean in and listen closely. If I could tell you exactly how to make the most out...
View ArticleIs It Time to End Your Relationship?
Have you ever felt massive confusion about whether the relationship you’re in right now is the right one for you to be in for the long-term? That feeling of not really knowing how to get to the right...
View ArticleHow to Let Go of Unhealthy Relationships
Some relationships come with expiration dates. As we grow, we begin to see that perhaps the people we have chosen to be in relationships with in the past are no longer healthy to be with now. Although...
View ArticleTo Be Happier, Write Your Own Set of Personal Commandments
One of the most challenging—and most helpful and fun—tasks that I did as part of my Happiness Project is to write my Twelve Personal Commandments. These aren’t specific resolutions, like make my bed,...
View ArticleStressed? Take That Moment to Reset!
Did you know that you can’t take a deep conscious breath and feel stressed at the same time? Often I hear friends and clients talk about how stressed they are. I always, always ask if they like that...
View ArticleYes, Roger, You Do Have a Choice!
Our story begins with my good friend, Roger. Well, his real name isn’t Roger but I wish to respect his privacy. Roger works as a data analyst at a big firm in California. One that you all know. He has...
View ArticleWisdom or Wounded? Healing With An Open Heart
Healing with an Open Heart Although we can understand the ideas behind forgiveness and see its wisdom, the process of bringing forgiveness into our lives and applying it to situations where we are...
View ArticleDealing with Difficult People: Those Who Cannot Admit They Are Wrong
“Mistakes are the portals of discovery”- James Joyce Meg appeared in my doorway, hesitated and then slowly walked toward me, her finger outstretched, pointing. “Have you seen the Miller file? I think...
View ArticleThe Key to Productivity Isn’t More Rest, It’s Intentionality
For some of us, the notion that working only part-time on a legacy project is the best approach is tempting. Is it possible to do such a thing? Sure, of course. Free time and the ability to choose how...
View ArticleBuilding a Healthy Relationship with Money
My father always told me that “money can’t buy happiness, but it can sure prevent a lot of unhappiness.” While our beliefs and priorities don’t always align, I’ve found this to be a fairly true...
View ArticleThe Best “Place” I’ve Ever Been…
Almost three years ago I threw out all of my belongings, stopped renting an apartment and lived only in AirBnBs. I moved every few days. I lived out of a carry on bag. I had fewer than 15 belongings,...
View ArticleThe Suck Factor of Life Balance, + Passion as a Cure to Stress
I no sooner want to be balanced than I want to be a “good” girl. “Balance” is not something I want to live down to. – me If consensus is overrated, I think balance is too. I have no interest in living...
View ArticleTry This Simple Night Meditation Called “The Evening Review”
Successful people maintain a positive focus in life no matter what is going on around them. They stay focused on their past successes rather than their past failures, and on the next action steps that...
View ArticleAbout That Tantrum
A note to the customer who just had a meltdown. To the groom without a perfect wedding, to the rental car customer who had to wait twenty minutes, and to the boss who’s furious that the delivery wasn’t...
View ArticleYour 12 Step Program to Become a Recovering Perfectionist
“Perfection is the lowest standard any human can have.” — Heather Forbes Think your child needs a perfect parent? Think again. In fact, your quest to be perfect gets in the way of loving your child...
View ArticleThe Top 3 Lies Keeping You Single
When single, have you ever found yourself saying “I’ll date when I lose those last 10 pounds”, or “I’ll date once I’m in better shape” or “…once I’m finished getting my Ph.D.”? Today we are going to...
View ArticleBreaking the Cycle
This week on the podcast, I coached on a topic I have never coached on air before: breaking the cycle of unconscious parenting. My caller, Cathy, shares about the struggles she has as a mother. She has...
View ArticleMy Favorite Books About Parenting
I’ve read many parenting books, but there are a few that really stand out to me – in many cases, I’ve read these books several times. One thing I’ve discovered is that when a parenting book is truly...
View ArticleYou Always Fit Perfectly in You
Don’t sit down and block the road of life — whenever life enters a period of dynamic growth, there will always be a complete lack of familiar patterns. With this lack of familiarity comes tremendous...
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