Whenever you’re having feelings of doubt and questioning your life in general – and we all do this from time to time – think about where you were a year ago. I’m betting that you are stronger and wiser than you were a year ago. Even if your situation has changed for the worse – […]
Every now and then…
Every now and then, the universe sends you a day that just kicks your ass. Things don’t go well and there’s not really anything you can do about it. Well, I suppose there are a couple of things… First, you can be open. Hear what is being said, and learn from it. Even if it’s […]
What have you done for you lately?
Now that we’ve kicked off the #SummerOfAwesome, I’m wondering, what have you done for you lately? Have you started to come out of your shell? Has it felt scary or liberating, or maybe a little of both? Have you pushed yourself to learn how to work a room? This one may sound intimidating at first, […]
Awesomeness vs arrogance
Let’s talk for a moment about the difference between being arrogant and thinking that you’re awesome… Many of us were raised not to talk or think highly of ourselves, lest we be considered arrogant or thought to be bragging. In fact, there are those who might think that considering oneself to be awesome is conceited […]
Five ways to stop living like the other shoe is about to drop
I’ve been through a lot of crap in my life. My parents’ divorce when I was little. Feelings of abandonment. Emotional abuse. The death of a child. Debilitating illness. My own divorce. You know, the usual. Perhaps you’ve been through a lot too. And perhaps, like me, your life experiences have led you to always […]
Rejection is protection
Rejection. A painful concept. Just hearing the word may make you cringe. But like many things, sometimes it helps to look at it from a different angle. I would recommend doing that with rejection. Sometimes, rejection is protection. Back in the day, probably about 15 years ago, I worked with a woman who was a single […]