Sep 12, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth
Does real happiness at work exist? It may seem like a pipe dream, something distant in the future, or a possibility with a change in career. In 2006, my workaholic behaviors were taking a serious negative toll on my health, mental state, and marriage. I sought help...
Sep 12, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth
Today’s topic is much needed. A lot of research supports how self-compassion – kindness toward self – is more helpful than self-esteem. Have you received messages that you need to feel good about yourself? Feeling good about yourself is usually...
Mar 31, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Poems
Quiet your house Take out the insulation Remove a few doors Quiet your house Add a bird A cat And three roaming dogs Quiet your house Eliminate a wall Push out the windows Quiet your house Welcome a few Surprise visitors Then give away The shower curtain Quiet your...
Mar 21, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Care
In preparation for an upcoming speaking engagement at a Women’s Leadership Summit, I cleared my calendar to read through all the applications I have received from professional women for my Freedom from Chronic Stress Coaching Program. In re-reading the...
Mar 16, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth
At a networking event a few months ago, an acquaintance introduced me to her colleague as someone who speaks about stress management. Ugh. I immediately felt my insides collapse. I felt disgusted to be identified with stress management. This is not what I do. I help...
Mar 7, 2014 | Personal Growth, Self-Care
Chronic stress is a state of consistent physical, emotional, and mental tension that keeps the mind racing and the body on edge for a period of months to years. It’s a no-fun-stressful-way-to-live that seems relentless. Despite your best efforts to set goals and...
