I Couldn’t Keep My Promises To Myself

I Couldn’t Keep My Promises To Myself

I used to struggle with commitments that I made to myself.   Commitments I made to others? No problem. I’m there, every time.   But for some reason, when it came to my own goals, I lacked follow through. I struggled to keep the momentum going, and ultimately...
Dysfunctional Family Bingo

Dysfunctional Family Bingo

In recent weeks, I’ve shared 16 ways to say “no,” how to avoid burnout, how to amplify your vibe, and envisioning your ideal holiday season to better grasp what your priorities are.   I’m all about practical strategies for making life better.   And…we...
Drained by other people’s energy? Try this.

Drained by other people’s energy? Try this.

Do you find yourself thrown off by other people’s energy?   You know, when your day is going fabulously well, then someone walks in and seems to drain the energy out of the room?   If you’re affected by other people’s vibes, it can be difficult to endure...
Quick & Easy Self-Care for Busy Times

Quick & Easy Self-Care for Busy Times

How’s your calendar looking this month? Are you feeling super busy, or taking it all in stride?   It’s natural to get out of our routines at this time of year. And that’s not a bad thing, because community and connection matter.   As always, I encourage you...

How to avoid burnout this holiday season

The next couple of months can get BUSY. The kind of busy that fills you with mild panic, has you feeling like you’ve forgotten something, and makes you wish you could hide under a rock for a week until it all blows over.   But it doesn’t have to be that way. I...

16 ways to say “no” this holiday season

The season of social demands is upon us – or it’s about to be anyway!   Invitations start coming at you from everywhere, and if you’re not careful, you’ll be signing up for burnout before you know it.   A huge part of my work is teaching women how to...

The thing about letting go

Remember when I recently wrote about how never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down?   Well, the theme continues. This time, we’re talking about letting go.   Have you ever tried to command yourself to just...

Are you really telling me to calm down?

“Calm down,” he said. “Just relax.” Immediately, I felt my blood pressure rise. Calm down? CALM DOWN? “Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down.” – Anonymous Never. Amiright? The truth is, though, that knowing...