Pause and T.H.I.N.K.

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 clearly are you seeing yourself?

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?

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

It’s the perfect time to consider this!

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

A New Season of Life Checklist: Fall Edition

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

August “Sabbatical” 2025 top 10!

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

August “Sabbatical” It’s a Wrap!

What a great month it has been! This is year four of my tradition and I am doing better each year. I went into the month having some broad ideas of what I wanted to experience. New and old places, experiences, people. I was open to breakthroughs and aha’s. I got out of my habitual … Continued

The Rules of Resilience

Yesterday while attending Live2Lead in Orlando, Florida,  I had the opportunity to watch my friend, co-teacher and coach deliver her first talk on her new book The Rules of Resilience. This is Valorie Burton’s 14th book and it is so full of wisdom through life, study and research- the best possible combination, to me. As … Continued

Creating a Think Week for yourself.

The concept of Think Week evolved out of Bill Gates’ Reading Weeks, two weeks per year he would take alone to only read- away from any tech, food delivered to him in a remote cabin. I encourage you to think about how you could adapt this idea to your current season of life. Any time … Continued

This is key to optimizing your life!

This past Monday I was walking the grounds of a place I love- The Shelburne Museum, only a short drive of my home. It’s a beautiful place where I visit priceless, acclaimed works of art- truly special. A room containing several Monets, for instance. As I walked around feeling so glad to be there, I … Continued