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. […]
Early this week, my daughter cut her hand with a piece of glass. It was so deep that an orthopedic surgeon had to examine the wound to make sure there was no tendon or nerve damage. There was none (thank God!) and she is now stitched up, with her arm in a splint. Did I […]
