It’s Valentine’s Day – Don’t Hold Back!
I admit to being a little reserved at times. Blame it on nature or nurture, at this point in my life, I have to take full responsibility. It's often much easier for me to keep my mouth shut, than to take the risk of saying something before it is very well thought...
The Age of Reason (when is that, again?)
Does this sound familiar? In addition to showing up at work, doing a fantastic job, keeping hearth and home moving along with enthusiasm and brilliance (and looking great all the while,) you maintain a second career as social secretary to your children. This is the...
Ready, Set, Launch
I have a child who is going off to college next year. The first of my three to reach this point in life. I am mindful of my role as a support system during this time, but also that I have a responsibility to be doling out opportunities for her to self manage and...
What is your wish for 2012?
I’ve got a great idea and I think you might like it too. How about instead of resolutions, we make some wishes this year? Doesn’t that sound like more fun than resolutions? Let’s face it, resolutions sound like work. A good list of resolutions calls for a nose to...
I Did It All By Myself!
Kids are so great at acknowledging themselves for little wins and small successes. We teach them this at an early age by congratulating them for small steps, first smiles, rolling over and sitting up. In turn they congratulate themselves early and often: “I went to...
Lost in Space and Loving It!
For the last two weeks, I have had more space in my schedule and it has been wonderful. More space means that I have time to think. Time to do whatever needs to be done in that moment. Time to see friends that I have been meaning to see for too long. And where did...
Kicking the Habitude and Listening for Gratitude
It is at this time of year, that we take time as a culture to give thanks. We have the opportunity for Thanks Giving. But in order to accomplish this, we may need to slow down. WHAT??! ‘Tis the season of speeding up in order to “get it all done,” isn’t it? What a...
Can’t Chat! Don’t Ask Me (I feel guilty enough as it is.)
People want to chat with me. They want to call me on the phone and have a chat. The worst part is, I actually don’t have time for a chat. No, the WORST part is, how guilty I feel about it. There are people in my life who would love to call me up and spend 20 to 30...
Motivation Schmotivation
Like climbing the mountains of Tibet to learn the secret of life from a Buddhist Master, climbing into our heads to figure out the secret to motivation, can be a long journey. Thankfully, the scenery along the way is breathtaking – but I digress.
Do you have a helpful honey?
I coach women who are busy, high-powered, over-committed and exhausted. Most of them are married with children and holding down part or full-time jobs. Their husbands are busy too - they are not just sitting around watching football and drinking beer. These guys are...
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