What a difference one letter makes! Rather than focusing on one day a year for giving thanks – which often gets blended with football and naps — I like to think of ThanksLIVING as an endless season. Unlike other traditions, the season of ThanksLIVING has no...
This is my 10th Mother’s Day without my mother. And my husband’s eighth without his. It’s always a time of reflection. Sometimes it seems longer, and sometimes it doesn’t seem that long. For many of you, this may be your first, and those “firsts” are tough — whether...
News flash: some people like you, and some don’t. Consider this theory: 25% of people will like you, no matter what 25% of people will like you, but may be persuaded not to 25% of people will not like you, but may be persuaded to 25% of people will not like you, no...
You know the feeling. That nagging voice that asks over and over again. It may even be louder right now – as you approach a brand new year. We’re so busy with our lives – juggling all the balls – that we often don’t hear that inner spirit, imploring us to follow our...
You know the pattern. “If I just send one more email, I’m sure to get their attention.” “My spouse needs reminding … again. On second thought, I’ll just take care of this myself.” “If I can maneuver things so my coworkers’ mistakes are brought to light, the boss will...
We’ve all been there. Someone makes a random comment, and it drives you right up the wall. Whenever something impacts us in such a deep way, it’s usually because we have that same belief or fear on some level. And when it gets verbalized, it gets on our very last...