A little spot on the internet where I share My thoughts on life, family, personal health and relationships.
Stressed out at the Office? Try These 3 Emotional Exercises
Emotions are hard, especially when it comes to work. It feels impossible to decipher what’s “professional” versus “inappropriate.” So, instead of chancing it, we’ve learned to suppress it. That doesn’t seem right (newsflash, it’s not). Read on for my 3 emotional exercises to try right now.
Discovering Courage Podcast: Patricia Brooks and I Talk Divorce, Disney & Big Girl Pants
A few weeks ago, I sat down with Patricia Brooks, host of the Discovering Courage Podcast. We talked about divorce, a super-amazing Disney quote, and the tried-and-true process that has helped me continue my journey into more fulfilling relationships (you can do it, too!).
Job Promotions, Childhood Messages and Brown Bears (Oh My!)
Last week I took my oldest daughter, Hannah, out to dinner to celebrate her big promotion. It was only three months ago that Hannah started her first job right out of college. She liked it, but didn’t love it. The truth was, she didn’t feel challenged, and certainly wasn’t used to sitting at a desk…
Unshakable Self-Confidence Podcast: I Sat Down With Billy Atwell To Talk Sh*t
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Billy Atwell (once again) to talk relationships on his Unshakable Self-Confidence podcast. Guess what we talked about? Owning your sh*t. Turns out, if you want to create real change in your life, you have to take some ownership. Surprise! Billy and I also…
How My Ex-Husband and I Became Friends
A few weeks ago, I posted on my Instagram about how my ex-husband gave me Brené Brown’s new book, Dare to Lead, as an engagement gift for my new fiancé and me. I mentioned how I went from “I HATE HIM” to “HE’S NOW A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE.” And, as I write this, it…
5 Easy Ways To Fix Your Relationships Right Now
Are you having a falling-out with a friend? Does it feel like you’re arguing with your husband about the same topic over and over again? Maybe you and your mom aren’t as close as you used to be. Whether it’s with your sister, coworker, spouse or ex—relationships take a lot of work to a) maintain…
5 WAYS TO FINISH 2017 WITH A BANG
Can you believe 2018 is just around the corner? 54 days….to be exact. Which means there are 54 days left to rock the rest of this year. Instead of letting the final days of 2017 slip away, why not end the year with a little pomp and circumstance? Grab a journal, notepad, or even a…
Warning: Sometimes That Beautifully Green Grass May Be Painted
The other day, one of my clients said to me: “I feel like your life is so perfect.” “Why do you say that?,” I asked. “Because you always post such fun things on Facebook and Instagram,” she replied. I did my best to stifle an incredulous belly laugh. What she didn’t know was that day…
What Does a Life Coach Do? Five Outcomes You Should Expect from Coaching
When I first embarked upon my path as a life coach, I distinctly recall the raised eyebrows and blank stares from those unfamiliar with my chosen profession. In the years since, I have noticed a distinct shift in the initial reactions I receive and my declaration is now met with knowing head nods. While the…
Don’t Fool Yourself This April Fools’ Day
Tailor-made for teenagers and the teen-tinged reaches of the internet, April Fools’ Day is somewhat lost on me as a person (and a parent). But as a Life Coach, it had me thinking this week not of harmless pranks, but of the detrimental ways we can fool ourselves. Most people have a keen ability to…