In all of the years I have been speaking, talking and engaging around the topic of gratitude with clients and audiences, the one aspect that seems most challenging for people is having gratitude for themselves. When asked to come up with a list of things a person could be grateful for about themselves, it is … Continued
Every November in my community I have a Gratitude Challenge- and here we begin again, another year in the books, another year has passed and delivered us here. What is gratitude? According to the dictionary it is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation and to return kindness. The Gratitude Challenge 2025 is … Continued
What does the phrase “creating November your way” bring up for you? Think about it. Write it down. I love November because it is a gateway- to the holidays, to the end of the year, to a new year ahead. Many years I began to equate November with gratitude- starting with Thanksgiving week, and then … Continued
When was the last time you went back to basics in any area of your life? Health, business, leadership, spiritual, mental/intellectual, social, family, financial, community- all of these areas can become cluttered with too many items, commitments, to-do’s. It can get complicated, which many times will cause us to feel that feeling of being stuck- … Continued
I recently hear someone share a acronym THINK- T- Is it Thoughtful? H-Is it Honest? I- Is it Intelligent? N- Is it Necessary? K- Is it Kind? I am working with a group this month around the idea and power of pausing. From the place of pausing, everything is possible. Without pausing, THINK is … Continued
How often are you dissatisfied with yourself? If never, keep reading to make yourself feel good that you are on the right track. If any more than never- keep reading to gather some thoughts and ideas to help you to see yourself more clearly. There are many reasons we can get down on ourselves- but … Continued
What’s in store for you? First, allow yourself to write and speak what you WANT in the next quarter, the last quarter of 2025. Leave aside all thoughts about why it can’t happen and let yourself believe. Right now, write down what you want between now and the end of the year. I find it … Continued
What to consider? Time and what you do with it. October, Fall, fourth quarter- all perfect times to change up your routines, schedule and life. A new season brings new opportunities and invites you to embrace them to create something that really fits not only the actual season, but also your season of life. This … Continued
The calendar says a new season is beginning– summer flew by and now fall is upon us. We know when a new season is coming by looking at the calendar, here in Vermont, it has been very easy to feel it coming, as well. The seasons, if we follow them, can be guides to different … Continued
As I take a very thorough amount of time going through my notes, lists, writings and thinking about my whole experience, 10 things rise to the top of my biggest takeaways. Consider how to and take time to plan and create even more space in my schedule. Just plain space and the space for beauty, … Continued