.. When I was first diagnosed with MS, a friend of mine bought me a journal to help me process everything. One side of the journal had a happy baby face with the title “Good Days,” and the other side had a crying baby face with the title “Bad Days.” I loved my kind, supportive […]
Life: Under New Management
I needed a mindset upgrade before I could reach the next level. My husband and I had the best waitress the other night. She was exactly what you want in a server – accommodating, generous, and personable. I said, “I bet the new management at this hotel is awesome – you can see their management […]
How Gratitude Can Hold You Back
It took me a while to realize the true nature of gratitude. Gratitude is great – don’t get me wrong. I would love everyone to live in gratitude every day. The world would be a better place. But don’t be fooled – gratitude can also hold you back in sneaky ways. It’s like your best […]
Is Your Inner Critic Working Overtime?
My inner critic is working overtime right now. I should pay her time and a half. She’s showing up to work early and not taking any breaks – not even for a smoke. (I imagine my inner critic to be an acerbic smoker with bad hair who heckles me with a raspy voice and has […]
Why We Feel Triggered By Certain People – and How To Stop
I need to start this post with a disclaimer: I love my family. I’m very close to them and they’ve always had my back. Having said that – often when I’m home, I feel about 50 lbs heavier and 20 years younger. And I know I’m not alone. Plenty of us feel “triggered” by certain […]