The Importance of Celebrating

Many people underestimate the importance of celebrating. In fact, many of us don’t celebrate enough. How do you feel about celebrating? If you’re anything like me and most of the people I know, you probably enjoy it. As much as I like to celebrate, at times I find it challenging too, especially these days.  Here … Read more

The Importance of Embracing Emotions (Including Anger)

Embracing our emotions can be challenging.  When it comes to finding healthy ways to feel and even express our anger, specifically, the stakes can feel even higher. We often think of anger as something to be ashamed of, avoided, or hidden. However, learning how to feel and express our anger in healthy ways is an … Read more

Be a Force for Good

In the wake of some of the recent events in the world and in light of so much of what we’ve all been through the past few years, I’ve been finding it challenging to focus on the good stuff, even though this is at the core of my approach to life and what I teach. … Read more

Love Your “Flaws”

To love your flaws, you must first forgive yourself, appreciate yourself, and love yourself. Learn more here.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit trying to “fix” your “flaws.” Although I may pretend otherwise, many of my goals, desires, and even my motivation to grow and change has often come from a deep place of insecurity within me – thinking that if I could … Read more

The Trap of Comparison with Others

The Trap of Comparison With Others

How often do you compare yourself to others? If you’re anything like me and most of the people I know and work with, you probably compare yourself to others more than you’d like to admit.  And, as you may have noticed (like I have), this comparison process never seems to feel good or work well. … Read more

The Challenge and Importance of Self-Care

The Challenge and Importance of Self-Care

It is so important for us to take care of ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually…especially these days.  Although we know this, it’s much easier said than done, isn’t it?  If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be spending so much time at home over the past two years, not traveling … Read more

It’s Okay to Disappoint People

Don’t Be Afraid of Disappointment

How do you feel about disappointment? Many of us, myself included, focus on not disappointing others while at the same time protecting ourselves from being disappointed. As I’ve been looking at this more deeply, I’m amazed by how much stress, fear, and worry I experience in my attempts to avoid the disappointment of those around … Read more

Being Bold : What Does it Mean to You?

Being Bold: What Does it Mean to You?

What does being bold mean to you?  Bold people are daring and courageous—they’re not afraid to break the rules. They have their own identity and are willing to express it.  Are you that type of person? Do you consider yourself bold? Some of us do, but most people I know and work with, myself included, … Read more

Speaking Your Truth to Live a Life of Authenticity

Do you find it easier to talk about speaking your truth than actually doing it? Speaking up and speaking your truth is an essential aspect of living a life of passion, fulfillment, and authenticity. However, we struggle to find ways to speak our truth for many of us, myself included. Not too long ago, I … Read more

How to Embrace Disappointment and Learn From it

How to Embrace Disappointment and Learn From it

I am not a huge fan of disappointment. When I disappoint someone or disappoint myself, it can often lead me to feeling sadness, anger, and even shame. How do you feel about disappointment? Recently, I’ve been quite disappointed by some important people in my life and, in turn, they’ve been disappointed (and annoyed) with me. … Read more