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
Magical thinking has been described as that your thoughts, ideas, words and actions can influence the outcome of specific events in the material world. As with just about every kind of thinking- it can be a good and supportive thing, as well as a detrimental one. This shows up often when people find connections in … Continued
Last September 6th I went to bed like I do any normal night and when I woke up my knee wouldn’t work. As I tried to walk I felt sharp pain, but being who I am, out I went for my morning walk, believing I would just walk it off. I powered through for a … Continued
Where in your life are you stylish? What does being stylish mean to you? You are actually a very stylish person- who you are, how you show up, your personality, your surroundings- these are all parts of your personal style. How you handle things, and yes, what you wear and the items you choose to … Continued
In all of the years I have been coaching I have never seen a word get such a bad rap as the word resolution. I remain truly devoted to the word and I will share with you why. I have many thoughts about the poo poo-ing of the word resolution and one theory I have … Continued
Presence was my word for 2023. I learned a lot of things practicing presence, living presence out each day, when I remembered to! Each instance. when I remembered to. The biggest thing I learned is that presence will be a lifelong pursuit. It can be learned and helped with tools. It can be practiced and … Continued
I wanted to cap off this year’s gratitude immersion month with a lot of interesting information to entice you to keep going with your personal gratitude practice, or to expand what you are already doing. I use the VIA Character Strengths assessment (via character.org) extensively in my coaching practice. One of the 24 strengths is … Continued
Gratitude month continues and we really take off this week with my annual gratitude challenge When it comes to gratitude, the biggest challenge I see for people is when I ask them to write gratitudes about themselves. So this week, you have full permission to have all the gratitude for yourself! Make a dedicated list … Continued
What do sprightly and radiant have to do with gratitude? As it turns out in my world this week, a whole bunch! This week’s message about gratitude will focus on telling other’s when you are grateful for them, both in the moment and also as a practice. Seize the opportunities that happen in the moment … Continued
Naturally, November is the month I equate to gratitude. Is this true for you, too? The holidays and celebrating growing up is a part of it, but in my adult years it has really expanded due to my habit of stating my review of the current year and planning for the next in November. The … Continued