(Full disclosure…I’m a recovering control freak. I’m talking to myself here, but you’re invited to eavesdrop!) WHAT’S TRULY WITHIN YOUR CONTROL IN YOUR LIFE? When you slow down, unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders and un-make your fist…the answer comes. And the answer is the key to your freedom. <go ahead, slow down, unclench your jaw, […]
When You Are Not Sure What To Do – Do THIS
“Anger, resentment and jealousy don’t change the heart of others – they only change yours.” Shannon Alder What do you do when your anger, resentment or jealousy last for more than four hours? Do you call your doctor? Phone a friend? It’s more than a little awkward, not to mention uncomfortable, when you are walking around […]
Enough Already
If you believe that perfect is achievable and you feel bad about yourself because you haven’t yet achieved it, please hear me when I say this, “I understand!” I spent the majority of my life standing behind the murky veil of being perfect. Oh sure, I was unhappy back there. But I felt weirdly safe […]
Happy Hour Special – 2 for 1 Pints of Poison
We humans do some really strange and terrible things to ourselves at times. We might be able to claim it’s unintentional, and that might even offer a smidge of relief. But we can do better. I know you’ve heard it before, so consider this a loving, gentle reminder: If you are choosing to cling to […]
Stop Life From Kicking You In The Butt
I hear from so many good and smart people say that it’s hard to “get it all done.” There’s the job, the kids, the spouse, partner, significant other, the desire to workout, the desire to do everything well, the pressure of it all…I often hear that these wonderful folks feel like life is kicking them […]