Women who aspire to emotional wellness have a healthy relationship with their feelings—with fear, anger, grief or joy. What’s your usual reaction when you feel something aside from joy? Say, for example, when you’re feeling scared or bored on envious or anxious? If you’re anything like me, you run away! It’s not comfortable to feel all […]
It’s been an honor (and a thrill) to have been invited as a guest speaker for Women’s Month events this March. I’ve also inspired by the stories of my co-speakers and challenged by the difficult questions that were asked during the open forum. Today, I spoke to a group of amazing women about the Seven […]
Dear future client, Do you know that feeling where you know you SHOULD be feeling happy but you’re feeling guilty because you’re not? From the outside your life looks amazing. You’re busy with a job you’re excellent at. You have a beautiful home. You’re always sharing photos of your travels with your family on Instagram. […]
I have to give a speech in two days. And I can feel my stomach clenching in anxiety. I want to do well. I hope the things I say are relevant, helpful and not stupid. I don’t want them to get bored. When uncomfortable feelings come up, I’ve learned not to push them away but […]
Oh, Sunday sunsets—which means Monday is just around the corner. Here are some ideas to keep the blues at bay: 1. Make a Sunday night cocktail hour ritual. It doesn’t have to be complicated. A daiquiri and a bowl of cornicks will give you the buzz you need to forget the weekend’s end. 2. Answer […]
This month, I shared this poem with subscribers to my Joyful Little Note, my monthly newsletter. If you’re having trouble being kind to yourself, here are some words of wisdom who make a case for why only kindness matters: “Instead, ask yourself what you love. Without fear of consequences, without force or shame or guilt. […]
