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
What should I order off the menu? What shoes should I wear? When should I ask for a raise? Should I break up with my boyfriend? Should I apply for the job? I’m all about not being impulsive and thinking things through, but when it comes to decision making don’t overanalyze things or you’ll get … Read more
What’s going on between your ears? Seriously. What voices are you hearing inside your head? Is the negative committee holding a convention inside of it or are sincere and uplifting thoughts making themselves comfortable and calling your head their home? If you’re anything like me, you have to constantly sift your thoughts and weed out … Read more
If you look up the words “bucket list” in the dictionary here’s the definition you’ll find: A list of things that one has not done before, but wants to do before dying. To put it another way-it’s the things you want to do before you ‘kick the bucket’! Some people create a list of goals, … Read more
Ever look in the mirror and wonder where that care-free and fun-loving person from long ago went off to? Maybe the kids have left the house and you’re trying to find the person you once were before you took on the role of parent. Maybe you’re juggling plates and putting out fires and in the … Read more
In the summer you might find me hiking at our cabin. I fish. I go 4-wheeling. I laze around, but hiking is, by far, my favorite activity to do there. I’ve discovered a few new trails to hike this year and, as I set out, I’m always hoping that I find my way back to … Read more
Have you ever experienced the fear of being an imposter in your workplace or your sphere of influence? Imposter Syndrome is sometimes called the Imposter Phenomenon. I like to call it the Imposter Experience because almost everyone experiences it. It’s quite normal and you cannot die from it. What is the Imposter Experience or Imposter … Read more
Objects in the mirror are as fabulous as they appear. When you look in the mirror, what do you say about yourself? When you step outside of the shower without makeup and stand in front of the mirror, do you say about yourself? When you’re wearing sweatpants and are dressed down what do you say … 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
Questioning the Voices in Your Head Why is it so difficult to quiet the negative voices in our heads? During a recent coffee date with girlfriends, we began a conversation about how easy it is to help others combat their negative self-talk, but when it comes to us personally, it can get down-right difficult and … Read more