You Owe It To Yourself—And Others—To Say No
“I feel guilty.” “I can’t say no.” “I feel like I have to have a reason.” “If I don’t do it, who will?” Why am
March 29, 2021
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4 Habits to Let Go of In 2021
I am a fan of start doing, stop doing lists. Stop for a moment and think about this. What do you want to
January 22, 2021
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Step Into 2021 With Optimism
I love Winnie the Pooh. I love the characters, particularly who they represent among us humans. In a scene from one of my kids’
January 7, 2021
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Three Ways Gratitude Helps You
Years ago when I was in my difficult season of life—recovering from two back-to-back divorces—I was ruminating on all of the challenges associated with raising
November 24, 2020
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You Deserve a Clean(er) Start in 2021
Are you overwhelmed and feeling like so many parts of your life are a mess right now? If you do, you’re not alone.
November 16, 2020
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Do You Have A Personal Mantra?
I loved the 20ll movie, The Help, starring Viola Davis. In the movie, Davis played a black maid named Aibileen Clack. In one scene of
August 2, 2020
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Find Joy In The Mundane
I read an essay this morning in the Wall Street Journal, written by Dr. Arthur Kleinman, a 79-year old man who is turning his isolation
June 8, 2020
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Are You Feeling Light On Friendship?
“You’re not a very good friend.” It’s true. One of my best friends told me this ten years ago. She was right. I didn’t reach
May 27, 2020
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Stop Yelling
Are you a yeller? Who are you yelling at? Your kids Your grandchildren Your spouse or significant other Your mom Your sister Your
April 30, 2020
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Let It Be Enough
Women are wired to feel guilty. We have an innate need to be productive. …..checking things off on our lists. …..moving on to
April 14, 2020
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Overcome Self Doubt
Self-doubt reigns strong within almost all of us. It shows up in different ways for different women at different times and to differing degrees. Your
March 11, 2020
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Get Rid of That Low Confidence Problem
A couple of nights ago, my husband and I watched Miss Americana, a documentary about music megastar Taylor Swift. In it, Swift reveals her need
February 17, 2020
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