7 Nov 2024

This is how I am processing the results of the election

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Last night (November 5, 2024), I decided to pretend that it wasn’t election night. I normally would watch a lot of coverage.  Instead, I watched an intense drama (The Diplomat) and a silly movie (Why Him?). To create a  bubble to protect myself, I texted my inner circle the following: I have seen no coverage […]

7 Aug 2020

Relationships in the Era of COVID-19

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Relationships in the Era of COVID-19

I have a confession to make. Even though I am considered a relationship expert, for the first time in a really long time, I am feeling socially anxious. I’m sure you can relate to the feeling too. We are navigating an entirely new way of interacting with the people around us, and it’s making everyone […]

3 Mar 2020

My Best Parenting Advice

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My Best Parenting Advice

In a recent interview, I was asked for the best parenting advice I have to offer.  My usual response is “Never take too much credit and never take too much blame.”  By this, I mean that your child is his or her own person.  Though we do our best to guide and shape our children, […]

4 Feb 2020

Leading with Love

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Leading with Love

Good versus Evil. Love versus hate. There has always been this dichotomy. A battle between good and evil, right and wrong. It’s not a new problem, but I’d venture to guess that most of us have felt a rise in the hatred surrounding us recently. The increased acceptance of hate–in hateful thoughts, speech, and behavior—is […]

7 Jan 2020

January 2020 – Visualization

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January 2020 – Visualization

Welcome to a new year and a new decade!   What are you doing to start the new year off on the right foot? I’ve talked to a lot of people who use January to “detox” their lives.  Some go sober, some do food challenges like Whole 30, some purge their homes of clutter and […]

3 Dec 2019

It’s My Birthday! Want To Celebrate With Me?

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It’s My Birthday! Want To Celebrate With Me?

Today is my birthday! It’s hard to believe yet another year has passed. We all know how quickly time flies, but I’m noticing this to be especially true lately. I feel like my birthday (my favorite day of the year) was just here. While the day comes and goes in the blink of an eye, […]

10 Sep 2019

Capacity

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Capacity

We live in a time where we have access to limitless information. The things that constantly compete for our attention are limitless as well. The tricky part? We are, in fact, NOT limitless. Our energy has limits, and our time has limits too. We all have 24 hours in a day. That’s it. There are […]

6 Aug 2019

The Importance of Core Values

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The Importance of Core Values

6In order to truly understand what you want in life and how to get there, you need to take a deeper look at your beliefs and personal standards. In my last post, I discussed the significance of taking personal responsibility when it comes to your own happiness and growth. Here, we’ll dive into the importance […]

2 Jul 2019

Personal Responsibility

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Personal Responsibility

If you are looking to take charge of your life, you need to realize that YOU are the starting point. In my last post, I discussed the value of self-awareness. Here, we’ll dive in to the importance of taking personal responsibility when it comes to your own happiness and growth.   Do you really know […]

4 Jun 2019

Self-Awareness

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Self-Awareness

When it comes to truly taking command of your life, an understanding of what helps you feel aligned is key. In my last post, I discussed the difference between control and command. Here, we’ll dive in to the value in being self-aware and how that plays an integral part in the personal growth process.   […]