The Art of the Good Life

One of the most important determinants of a good, beautiful life is how you think about things. Does your view, the focus of your thoughts, the quality of your thoughts enhance your life, or subtract from it? If we think something that happens is “bad”, it is. If we consider that it could be “good” … Continued

Starting over, or not. Be resolute.

This time of year brings up a lot of conflicting feelings. I honor what yours are, and you also always have to the opportunity to consider something other than what you think. Like, you can change your mind. Resolutions. Many people love to hate the work and what they believe it means. To be resolute … Continued

Start Where You Are

A mistake I see many people make is wishing they were somewhere other than where they are, missing the present moment- the moments that could get them where they want to go. As the new year begins, think about starting right where you are. Ask yourself- “how can I be excited about where I am … Continued

Being stylishly you.

A year ago I began working part time at a great co-working space. After several years at home, mostly, and many months of not getting dressed up to go anywhere, I was looking through my closet. There were so many items in there that I loved and hadn’t worn much or for a long time. … Continued

Can December be your best month yet this year?

Yes, it can if you are willing to believe it can be and you are willing to take actions that can add up to create your best month. As we begin a fresh new month, the final month of this year and the fourth quarter, I feel compelled to make it the best. I like … Continued

Gratitude finale and where do I go from here?

The gratitude challenge is over for this year, yet I hope that you have gained a practice that will continue well into the future. I am filled up on recognizing so much from the past, especially, it has helped me see many things in a different light. Admittedly, I am pretty good at day to … Continued

Keep it Simple!

Merriam Webster has a definition for “keep it simple” 1- to make something easy to understand or do and 2. to not do something in a complex or fancy way. In some 12 step programs “keep it simple” is a slogan that helps members to take a step back, notice how they might be complicating … Continued

How to realize your own goodness starting today.

Goodness. Let’s start with some homework today: (handwritten) What’s your definition? Because your definition is very important here. Write it out. Make a list of attributes you would assign to a “good” person. Who do you know or know of that has these attributes? How do you know? Now your definition,  is it realistic, attainable? … Continued

There’s something to be said for relief!

Think about it- you worry for a long time about an outcome of something and you get good news. You run a race and finish. You have a difficult conversation and then it is over, you finish a project or anything that has been “hanging over your head”. Maybe you had a sore toe and … Continued