Lisa Kaplin writes an amazing blog about leadership, happiness, parenting, relationships, and so much more. I always learn something new, or see a new perspective. If you haven’t read her blog before, I highly encourage you to follow this link and give her post, Worry isn’t Love a read. Lisa’s Read more
My previous blog post, Releasing Travel Anxiety ended like this: “When I am present in the moment, I miss nothing!I surrender the entire plan to the all-knowing Universe now. My only plan is to enjoy the unfolding, to be present, and savor each moment. Each and every moment is a Read more
Travel anxiety is no longer a part of my story. Travel anxiety was about being unsure, uncertain. There was an unheard voice telling me about ALL the things that could go wrong! An unheard voice telling me that I will be alone and unable to handle whatever challenges come up. Read more
When we struggle, we sometimes forget to reach for the tools that help us most. Example: We plan to go to yoga after work, but we have a challenging day and decide to sit on the couch and eat junk food instead of doing the yoga thing. Very NORMAL human Read more
We don’t find happiness. We create it. In order to create it, we gotta WANT it and we gotta PRACTICE it. We gotta go after it like our happiness depends on it, cause guess what? We practice fear a LOT! Every day, if we pay attention to the news or Read more
Fear is a learned behavior, and one that humans practice ceaselessly. The more we practice fear, the more anxious, insecure, and fearful we feel. The more anxious, insecure, and fearful we feel, the more willing we are to buy whatever makes us feel safer, or more secure. The more anxious, Read more
The excitement I feel when I think about our trip to Croatia/Montenegro is so BIG. Like being in love BIG, with similar energy that draws me eagerly back to thinking about it over and over again. It’s like being pregnant with vacation. My brain really has no space for other Read more
Having a positive attitude does not mean never having a bad day. I experience shitty feeling emotions like every other human being, despite the fact that my innate compass always points to the bright side. I am allowed (like all humans) to experience and express anger, frustration, sadness, disappointment, and Read more
2020 ~ What a shit show! It’s time to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and put that beast in our rear view mirror. But before we put this bitch to bed, let’s remember that each of the challenges presented to us is another fucking golden opportunity (AFGO*) to expand Read more
I know a woman who faces a daily challenge in her workplace. She works in a government building with lots of staff, multiple offices, and a reception area overflowing with free treats. She says that it feels like she’s facing a gauntlet of candy every time she has to pass Read more