Why do I say adversity is awesome?Because it’s the truth.The act of staying safe does not make you stronger.But a challenging situation does. And isn’t that everyone’s goal?To be better, happier, braver, more confident, less fearful, etc. But we aren’t born that way. Through the ups and downs in our lives, we develop these attributes. […]
October is breast cancer awareness month, and I want to share a little story with you.Fourteen years ago, I lost an extraordinary friend to breast cancer. She died one month shy of her fortieth birthday.Lisa learned of her cancer diagnosis during the pregnancy of her third son. Pregnancy is taxing enough, but imagine going through […]
Choose one word to guide you through the year.
Your word is your road map and your mirror, and the goal is to align with it.
It’s my birthday month, and there is no better time to celebrate ME than NOW!And I’m not talking about getting falling-down drunk. That’s a party, not a celebration.I’m talking about gratitude, reflection, self-awareness, and joy! I celebrate my birthday for an entire month because I deserve it.And so do you!So, what exactly does a month-long […]
Like the outfit you decide to wear or the entree you order from the menu, you choose your mood. Think of it as a recipe.If you want to fix something spicy, you’ll add jalapenos, cayenne pepper, or paprika.For something sweet, you’ll need sugar, honey, or caramel syrup.You get the idea.So exactly what goes into your […]
I am a hugger.When my mom was still alive, one of her favorite things was getting a hug. I would greet her with a hug and say good-bye with a hug. Our good-bye hugs were always a little tighter and lasted a little longer.Hugging is not only a greeting. It’s a crucial part of communication. […]
Hiking up the side of a mountain gives me the same rush of endorphins that I sought out and depended on to keep me running.
As if the challenges of a pandemic weren’t enough, let’s throw in the destructive aftermath of a hurricane. If you haven’t reached your tipping point with social distancing, masks, and the cancellation of every social event, celebration, and gathering, try flushing your toilet with pond water.It turns out, the unraveling of basic hygiene was the […]
Calm down. I’m not referring to your Intelligence Quotient. I’m talking about your OTHER IQ. Your I QUIT mentality. For most of us, that’s where we need to focus our efforts. We quit more things than we finish. Why? You always hear me talk about mindset. But what does that mean and what tangible steps […]
Fill in the blank. My goal is ________! Great! You know what you want. But will you get there? Here’s what separates desire from achievement. Are you interested or committed? Interested? That means you will do it if the stars align, you are in the right mood, or you happen to feel up to it. […]