Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Care About What Others Think
How much ever of a façade we put up, deep down, all of us want to be liked and appreciated. Whether it’s wanting to experiment with our career or being vocal about our feelings – there are so many...
View ArticleThe Uneventful Days That Affect Us Forever
“Do human beings ever realize life while they live it—every, every minute?” – Emily, from Our Town by Thornton Wilder This past weekend I went back to the city where my brother and I had both lived for...
View Article8 Ways to Be Constantly Improving
One day I decided to do stand-up comedy in the Subway. I was scared. We got on the subway. I told the person videotaping it to forget it. No way! “But,” I said, “Turn on the camera anyway”. She did and...
View ArticleThe 4 Biggest Lessons on Love
Press pause for a moment … on your work deadlines, on your kid’s school schedules, on your long weekend plans, on whatever device is ringing and buzzing. I have an important question for you. How is...
View ArticleAre You at Peace with It?
A choice you make that came with some struggle. To let go. To jump in. To shift your perspective. You did it. You made the call. How do you know if you’re at peace with it? Well… You’re at peace with...
View Article4 Steps to Take Action on Your Goals
Did you know that 90 % of all New Year’s resolutions never get fulfilled? So if you’re ever found yourself on December 31st, wondering what happened to all of the big goals you set for yourself back on...
View ArticleThe Most Important Ingredient to Finding Love Is . . .
This Valentine’s Day, let me let you in on a secret: everyone is hung up about love! It’s one of the top concerns I hear from my clients. Yes, even the hugely successful feel like they are utterly...
View ArticleHow to Connect with Your Inner Valentine
On February 13th of this year, I delivered a 2 hour workshop on “Connecting with Your Inner Valentine” at Unity Church in San Francisco. I felt motivated to do this workshop – the day before...
View ArticleAttract & Up-Level the Love in Your Life
Soulmate kinda love, anyone? In today’s episode, I’m giving you the five steps I’ve created to attract better, healthier, soulmate kinda love into your life. Whether you’re single or in a relationship,...
View ArticleRemembering Who You Are
When you were born you were totally aware of these Truths: You are whole and complete. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You are worthy and deserving. You are a spiritual being having a human...
View ArticleSome Advice I Give Myself Over and Over, About My Romantic Relationship.
I love my husband Jamie with all my heart. But as research shows—and I’ve found this in my own experience—married couples often treat each with less courtesy than they show to friends, or even...
View ArticleYou Can Stop Yelling. Here’s Your 10 Step Plan.
“Dr Laura….I’m trying to stop yelling for the new year, but I can’t. And I can’t imagine getting my kids to listen if I don’t yell at them…. Can you move in with me for a week?!” – Cheralynn Like...
View ArticleWhy You Should Take the Leap and Go Back to School
Few major life decisions impact us as much as the choice to pursue furthering our education. Education opens new doors of opportunity and allows us to feel a sense of personal accomplishment. However,...
View ArticleThere Is a God
Over a hundred years ago in the town of Berditchev, there lived the saintly Rabbi Levi Yitzchak. One day he ordered the town crier to come to him. “What is your wish?” he asked the rabbi. “Go to every...
View ArticleForced to Press Pause in the City That Never Sleeps
We went to New York for some festive shopping…and took a trip down memory lane. We lived in New York for a few years and with as many years away, the City was still as familiar as ever. NYC is my...
View ArticleWhen the Remembering Knocks Me Down
“Wow,” he said before pausing and staring at me for a moment. “You have quite the story.” “Yeah,” I smiled realizing what I’d just shared, “it’s been a wild ride.” Sometimes I forget. Sometimes I...
View ArticleWhat to Do When You Lose $9 Million in a Day
I lost $9 million while I was on the set of the pilot of “Billions” season one, long before it became the huge hit it would be. It was fascinating watching the shoot. I asked the director a ton of...
View Article5 Steps to Making Better Decisions
Ever find yourself struggling to make a purchasing decision, because there are just too many options to wrap your head around? Maybe you’re buying a new car, or just deciding what movie to watch on...
View ArticleComparison. Resiliency. True Love.
I was going to title this: “Dear 2018, What the actual f*ck? But thanks!” I’ll start with the conclusion: 1. Don’t compare your real life to a filtered one. 2. If you’re going through hell, keep going....
View ArticleWhen You Are Overwhelmed by the Pressure to Find Your Passion: Start with...
I was talking with a friend of mine last week about a midlife career change. She was feeling overwhelmed. She has been a successful accountant for many years. She works in a lucrative part of the...
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