I was torn
I was torn November 17, 2024 I was conflicted about making a decision. On the one hand I really wanted to say yes to an invitation. On the other hand I had a long to-do list and limited time to get it all done. Sound Familiar? If so, I have a cool tool to help you make decisions with ease What I wanted to do and what was going to be the best...
Confused by the election results?
Confused by the Election results? November 11, 2024 I spent most of the day Tuesday, navigating reactivity as my body was in a fight, flight, freeze, fawn response given the recent election results. I found myself caught up in what I call a cognitive emotive loop running through all the potential awful future possibilities. I used many of the...
F@#! gratitude!
F@#! gratitude! November 10, 2024 The first year I was divorced, my kids spent Thanksgiving day with their dad. Needless to say I was not happy about it one bit and definitely not feeling gratitude. I was heartbroken, angry, sad and depressed. I was in survival mode. Sure, in the grand scheme of things, I had much to be grateful for, my and my...
Your vote — fear or hope?
Your vote — fear or hope? November 3, 2024 Fear only leads to one thing—drama. Our politicians are experts at using fear tactics to sway voters (yes, you, me, and everyone you know). We often vote out of fear because we're worried about: Tune into the last debate or watch any ad on TV and you’ll see these tactics used to put you in a threatened...
Politicians or Goblins? 😈
Politicians or Goblins? 😈 October 27, 2024 We watch our politicians use fear to create division, capture our attention and secure our vote. And it is so easy to hop in the gossip bandwagon and point the finger at how crazy they all are. 👉🏼 But are you aware of how you might be doing that in your life and relationships? 😬 I hate to break it to...
A truth you must know about your power 🤔
A truth you must know about your power 🤔 October 20, 2024 After Joe Biden stepped down and Kamala Harris took the lead in the 2024 Presidential election, I felt inspired to join the "Answer the Call" event. I was moved by the way women from all walks of life—celebrities, politicians, working mothers, stay-at-home moms, and more—came together in...
What your resistance can teach you
What your resistance can teach you October 13, 2024 I had been struggling with a decision for months. I had hired an expert to guide me toward the results I wanted, but things weren't unfolding as I expected. I kept hearing that reliable inner voice telling me, "make a change" and "do this instead," but I resisted, trusting the expert more than...
Is your ‘yes’ costing you? 🤑
Is your 'yes' costing you? 🤑 October 6, 2024 I was working on a deadline when the phone rang—it was my daughter, and I dropped everything to talk with her, which impacted my progress. ☎️ Then, the groomer called to say the dog was ready three hours earlier than expected, so I dropped everything to pick her up to avoid stressing her out. 🐶 Later,...
Some Real Time Drama With My Son
Some Real Time Drama With My Son September 29, 2024 My son was flying home for a weekend wedding about 70 miles away and asked to borrow one of our cars. Because my husband was supposed to be gone that weekend and we had an extra car, I agreed without hesitation. However, things changed—my husband’s plans shifted, and he would now need the car...
How I Fell Into the Trap of Fear and Control, Again
How I Fell Into the Trap of Fear and Control, Again September 22, 2024 I did it again. I lost my temper and said the thing I can’t take back, hurt her feelings and I deeply regret it. Has this ever happened to you? It’s not the first time, and I suspect it will not be the last time I've fallen into this trap because this is what happens to me...