You can get through a day or you can make a day count. No matter where you are or what you are doing, if you need direction for your day or for your life, ask yourself these powerful questions to … Continued
The secret to a loving and peaceful existence is good fences, healthy boundaries that say, “This is me. That is you. And we both matter.” Every person is unique and has his or her own set of experiences that have … Continued
We’re coming into the Fall season, which sends a breath of exhilaration through the hearts of many, just as it brings the relief of crisp cool evenings after a hot summer. The beauty of the leaves changing colors, smell of … Continued
Recently, one of my dear friends was verbally accosted by her co-worker. Taken by surprise at first, she was blindsided by his vicious and uninvited criticism. She felt the sting of shock as he started to siphon her energy. But … Continued
Abigail had a succession of really bad days in which people either directly insulted her, pushed past her without noticing she was there, or blamed her for things she had nothing to do with. At first angry, she grappled with … Continued
This is a time of the year when many of us are starting new things: a new school year for students and teachers, the last half of the year for corporations, the end of the summer, and the beginning of … Continued
Stress Remedy # 1 When faced with the kind of stress that has you either running in circles getting nowhere or frozen in place, I have a tried and true remedy. It works every time. When all else fails, de-clutter … Continued
We all do it: daydream from time to time about how our lives could be different. Whether we tend to do it during times of stress or more quiet moments, it’s quite natural. In fact, by embracing those daydreams and … Continued
It’s easy to be proud of your friends. It’s even easier to be proud of your family. It is not only natural, but it is healthy to celebrate the achievements of those we care about. However, when was the last … Continued
Life often develops into patterns. We wake at the same time. We perform our morning ritual of cleaning and dressing. We kiss our loved ones on the cheek and say, “I love you,” before walking out the door. We stop … Continued