Is Betrayal a gift? š
Is betrayal a gift? December 22, 2024 Previously I shared that trust is the most important quality in a relationship. But what I didnāt share is this: in both my marriages, trust was broken.š³ And as heartbreaking and painful as those experiences were, they turned out to be some of the greatest gifts of my life. Let me explain. When someone you...
Reflect on Your 2024 Relationships: What Worked, What Didnāt?
Reflect on your 2024 relationships: what worked, what didn't? December 15, 2024 Jim Rohn once said, āYou are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.āĀ This reminder emphasizes that the quality of your relationships directly shapes your ability to thrive in your life and cultivateāyour happiness, self-worth, health, and...
Ā Is Trust Scarce?
Is trust scarce?Ā December 8, 2024 I recently participated in an online business conference with Seth Godin, and he said something about trust that really struck me: āIād rather be trusted than interesting.ā While Seth was speaking about trust in the marketing and business world, it made me think deeply about trust in personal relationships....
4 Steps to a Happy Holiday Season
4 Steps to a Happy Holiday Season December 1, 2024 Thanksgiving has come and gone, and as the dust settles, Iāve been reminded by countless conversations with clients and friends that the holidays arenāt always easy and filled with the joy and connection we hope for. For some, the Thanksgiving holiday was full of connection and meaningful...
From drama to peace for the holiday meal
From drama to peace for the holiday meal November 24, 2024 Maybe you are super excited about the upcoming holiday dinner.Ā Or maybe you are like many peopleādreading it because of the inevitable conflicts that arise when your family gets togetherā¦. ā¦siblings competing and arguing ā¦political debatesĀ ā¦old family conflicts coming up When things...
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?Ā 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 ā fear or hope?
Your vote ā fear or hope? November 3, 2024 Fear only leads to one thingādrama.Ā 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 youāll see these tactics used to put you in a threatened...
Politicians or Goblins? š
Politicians or Goblins? š 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. šš¼ But are you aware of how you might be doing that in your life and relationships? š¬ I hate to break it to...