What If Your Emotions Are Lying to You?
Most people think it’s all about finding motivation that will make the changes you seek happen. So. Not. True. First of all, that’s not a long-term strategy for success, especially once you discover how tricky your emotions can be (keep reading). Relying on motivation is a terrible long-term business strategy. Motivation shows up late, leaves […]
Am I The Chosen One To Create Happiness For All?
One of the ways we overthink is through our endless chase of trying to be happy. We think – am I happy? Is he happy? Is she happy? Are the kids happy? Am I doing a good job? Should I change something to make sure everyone on this cotton-pickin’ planet ishappy? AM I THE CHOSEN […]
Friendship: The Real Test of Emotional Intelligence
Here’s the truth: most of us think we know how to be a “good friend.” We show up, we nod in the right places, maybe send a text with emojis or drop off soup when things are dire. But let’s be honest – most of the time, we’re winging it. And friendship isn’t just casual. […]
Letting Go
I’ve been marinating on the topic of letting go for a while — it seems that in order to make room for what you want, you have to let go of something. It’s simply the ebb and flow of the Universe, isn’t it? …Ying and yang, reaping and sowing, breathing in and out… The struggle […]
Letting Go Is Really Code For Creating Space
In my 63 years on the planet, I’ve experienced this first hand – and yesterday, on the 32nd year anniversary of motherhood (Happy Birthday Caroline!), I thought I’d share some of the lessons I’ve learned. Maybe they’ll help you in letting go, too. 1. The first is the biggest – letting go ALWAYS creates space […]
Breath Is the Ultimate Expression of Letting Go
We breathe in and breathe out as regularly as our heartbeats. But did you know that breathwork is an actual thing, and by using the breath to your advantage, you can connect or reconnect to yourself? Studies show that conscious breathwork will help to reduce stress, create feelings of openness, love, peace, gratitude, clarity, calm, connection, and communication. As a matter of […]
Blurting Isn’t a Strategy: Why Silence Wins Every Time
We’ve all been there. Someone says something shady, offensive, or just plain stupid, and before your brain can hit the brakes, your mouth hits the gas. Out comes the blurting. It feels righteous for about five seconds. But then? You’re stuck with regret, apologies, and the sinkingfeeling that you just handed over your power like […]
Letting Go Of Shame
“Shame is the warm feeling that washes over us, making us feel small, flawed, and never good enough.” -Brene BrownLetting go of shame is one of those things that takes a little doing. What I’ve recognized in my life, right up into my 50s, is that my life wasn’t just touched by shame; it was […]
Letting Go Can Also Mean…
Letting go can also mean disqualifying the people, places, things, and whatever else has held you backfrom living a vibrant life. To disqualify someone is to make them ineligible for office, a job, a sport, participation in a sporting event (Kamila Valieva, anyone? Yes – she should have been disqualified, but that’s another topic!), or […]