I’m reading a book that I can’t put down. I’ve been engrossed in the lives of the adult Delaney children who are desperately looking for their missing mother Joy, trying to figure out the peculiar behavior of their father Stan, and wondering how the mysterious Savannah fits into the whole thing. The book has all … Read more
I made the mistake of watching the national news the other day. High crime rates, rising gas prices, climbing interest rates, the war in Ukraine, and Netflix coming down hard on unauthorized shared accounts (gasp!). Geez, how is it that a measly 30 minutes of prime time TV can be filled with 25 minutes of … Read more
I had a conversation with a banker friend of mine a few days ago and she mentioned her bank was going through an audit to make sure they were operating in line with regulations. Needless to say, she was working extra hours and was a little stressed out. The auditors were pouring over her bank’s … Read more
Need an antidote to living a drama-filled or stressed-out life? I’ve got a few! Step outside amidst the dogwoods, irises, and tulips blooming in springtime and take in their beauty and the newness of life. Or embrace your smallness as you look up in the sky on a cloudless night at the hundreds of millions … Read more
I had an aha moment recently. I realized that awkward, quirky, non-conformists, and imperfect people are the ones I want to do life with. Why? Because they don’t “get it right all the time.” They like their space and don’t have to be entertained non-stop. They don’t perform and look for acceptance from others. They … Read more
Perseverance is a great quality to have. In my own life I wouldn’t be where I am in my business had I not persevered and pushed myself to never give up. We’ve all heard sayings like “quitters never win” and “when life gets tough the tough gets going” and they’re good ones and often applicable. … Read more
Albert Einstein said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results,” and it’s true! To pivot means to turn or rotate. Sometimes things happen (or don’t happen) in our life when we need to say to ourselves “it’s time for a change!” When you feel like calling it … Read more
A Former People Pleaser Are you one of those people out there that finds it hard to disappoint others? No worries if you are. Look around you. You’re not the only one! There are many just like you. In fact, I’m a former people pleaser. Once I finally understood that I didn’t actually need anyone … Read more
Today I want to talk about this idea of dialing in and doing your “one thing.” As you know, I’m a business coach, and I coach people all the time on narrowing their focus so they can achieve their goals. This idea comes from a book that I’m currently reading, called “The One Thing.” Dialing … Read more
Where Is This Dissatisfaction Coming From? Today I want to talk to you about how to admire what we have, rather than always wanting to acquire more. I want you to think about something before I go on…where is this never-ending dissatisfaction with our lives coming from? Recently, my siblings and I lost our father. … Read more