Here we go again. It's the time of year when we all make resolutions to improve our lives in some capacity. If we are feeling especially ambitious, we may even resolve to improve the lives of others. We do this over and over again, truly conjuring the definition of insanity as we expect a different …
Self-Care: Feeling is Healing
This week's topic landed in my lap yesterday. Literally. I keep a running list of subjects and drafts. Sometimes I have my topic picked a week or more in advance. I thought I had decided on this one until I friend shared a fantastic piece of work on Facebook about self-care by Brianna Wiest. My …
I Don’t Know Is Not An Answer
In my world, I no longer get to say I don't know. If I try to, the standard come back from any coach I'm working with will inevitably be, "What if you did know?" At first it was a maddening mind game for me, but now I've come to expect this response. I don't always …
What’s Your Excuse?
"Excuses are nails that build the house of failure." I first heard this phrase from my ex-manager and good friend many years ago. Of course, she would always use it in the context of work, though it's fair to say that said context had to do with meeting a big goal and any push back …
YOLO: How Are You Showing Up?
You only live once. What are you doing with this life of yours? I am becoming increasingly fascinated with my 10-year-old son's approach to life. I've really found myself taking it in over the summer. I am in awe of his determination to live his best life. His enthusiasm is contagious. You know those people …