I was thrilled to be contacted by the team at Katie Couric Media to weigh in on a timely topic called, “Lucky Girl Syndrome.” I had a wonderful discussion with the reporter on the benefits of positive thinking, the downfalls of toxic positivity, and how “luck” plays a role in creating the lives of our dreams. We talked about the seductive and trendy nature of "manifesting" and the importance of "putting in the work".
Read MoreLooking for ways to build your confidence? Check out this podcast and article to help you - and your kids -have the confidence to seize opportunities, take chances, embark on the next steps in your life or career, and live a life you love.
Read MoreIf you’re considering making a move or looking to develop your career further, this is a great time to take a step back, and reflect on what’s most important to you and what you want for your future. In this article, you’ll learn what’s going on with this seismic shift in careers, why it can be so hard to make a move, and five clear and simple steps to take if you’re ready to make a change.
Read MoreWe all know social media is a wonderful tool for connecting and opening our minds and hearts; it’s also a great outlet for creativity, gathering information, learning, and doing business. However, if we don’t manage it well, it can also be highly detrimental to our mental health and well-being. In my latest article on Lifehack, I share the 5 most common problems you may be facing from social media misuse and overuse - alongside strategies you can easily implement to reclaim your mental health, well-being, and joy.
Read MoreFebruary is often associated with LOVE, which aligns perfectly with my mission: to help people live a life they love. Today, as we celebrate Valentine's Day, I’d love to share a couple of my previous articles that seem timely as we shower others with love and affection. Isn’t it important to also shower ourselves with love and affection, too?
Read More80% of people give up on their New Year Resolutions by the second week of February. Have you set your New Years' resolutions or goals? Are you still on track and committed? There are many reasons that resolutions fail; this article tackles the seven challenges you might face and how to set yourself up for success this year.
Read MoreAt various points in our lives, we are all met with setbacks, failures, and obstacles. Some are small, like a speedbump, just enough to slow us down. Some are huge, like a wall, and stop us entirely in our tracks.
ALL of them gives us an opportunity - an opportunity to pause, reflect, restart, learn, grow and reshape our lives.
If you’re currently experiencing a setback, this article will give you a simple, practical 3-step process to overcome your setback and help you set yourself up for future success.
Read MoreThe notion of whether it is possible to change your personality has been an ongoing topic of research and debate over the years. Is personality inherited or developed? Nature or nurture? Can people truly change? For many years, research showed that our personality was mostly stable. However, evidence continues to emerge that we can—and do—change parts of our personality across our lifetime.
If you want to make changes, you are not stuck. You don’t have to live with character traits or behaviors that may be hurting your life or relationships. With clarity and a clear understanding of what you want to change, a deep understanding of why you want to change, and focussed time and intention, you can change.
Read MoreInspired by Amanda Gorman's incredible inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb".
Read MoreTHIS YEAR...
May you have more joy and less pain; more hope and less fear.
May you worry less and laugh more.
May you know that all is working out for the greatest good, even when it doesn’t feel that way.
May you begin healing from loss and find relief from heartache.
May you realize you have the power within to create a life you love.
May you know it’s never too late to go after a dream, make a change or do that thing you’ve always wanted, and may you find courage and strength to take the first step forward..
May you…
If you’re feeling anxious, lonely, sad, or down, you are not alone. There are many things outside of your control – the pandemic, natural disasters, heated politics and unemployment, to name a few. But there is one thing you can control each and every day - what's going on inside you. Here I share simple ways to quickly evoke the ‘big 10’ positive emotions: love, joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, and awe so you can feel good even when things are bad.
Read MoreGratitude is alchemy. Being intentionally grateful is one of the simplest and most powerful things we can do to live a full and happy life. Even when times are strange, scary and awful, we can always find something to be grateful for.
Read MoreIf you’re a perfectionist, you already know the benefits of being meticulous, detail-oriented, conscientious, and successful. The challenge comes when pursuing these things does not lead to a sense of well-being and fulfillment but the very opposite. So, how do you harness your perfectionist powers for good? How do you honor your drive, ambition, and motivation without causing undue stress, frustration, and pain? In this article, I share 9 steps to stop being a perfectionist. Here’s to being perfectly imperfect.
Read MoreIt’s time to replace your “Positive Vibes Only” sign with “Real Vibes Only”. Because it’s not about being positive or negative, optimistic, pessimistic, or anything in between. It’s about being real and authentic. Learn more about toxic positivity and more importantly, strategies for what you can do instead.
Read MoreI had a great conversation with Darrin Murriner, CEO at Cloverleaf as part of their "Conversations For Growth" series.
Read MoreYou only have one life to live. Here are 10 ways to live it to the fullest.
Read MoreSharing positive vibes, thoughts and helpful resources during this strange and interesting time.
Read MoreHow to make better decisions faster with less stress, frustration and regret along the way.
Read More8 ways to take control, finish the year strong and set yourself up for an awesome New Year
Read MoreMy challenge to you is to extend the Thanksgiving ritual of gratitude into the rest of the year. How? Take the #gratitudechallenge. The challenge is simple. Practice at least one act of gratitude each and every day between Thanksgiving and New Years. To get you started, here are 10 easy ways to express gratitude so you can feel less stress and overwhelm and more joy and peace this holiday season.
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