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…
Mindless Eating to Conscious Choice. ~ Part 1 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 Read more…
Many of my clients resonate with a caregiver vibe. Wives, mothers, teachers, doctors, nurses. We know what it’s like to sacrifice for our children, our parents, our spouse. We nurture, support, encourage, and serve. We enjoy helping others, love to see them reach their potential, live out their dreams, achieve Read more…
The last six months have been challenging for all of us. COVID 19 QuarantineTrapped indoors by smoky skies and raging firesTravel restrictionsCanceled vacationsWeddings postponed or socially distancedReduced financial resourcesPeople we know sick, or dyingIncreasing tech stress‘Homeschooling’ our kidsThe utter LACK of hugs in this world! Not to mention any Read more…
Recently one of my clients expressed an apprehension to look forward to anything with eager anticipation, or visualize her ideal outcome for fear the actual outcome will fall short of her desire and disappoint her. She is certainly not alone! I mean, why get your hopes up just to have Read more…