Mar 4, 2026 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem |
The world feels scary right now. Not headline-scary in a distant, abstract way—but the kind of scary that seeps into our bodies. The kind that tightens your chest when you scroll the news, overhear a conversation, or sit quietly a little too long with your thoughts....
Feb 11, 2026 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem |
At some point in our lives, most of us receive feedback that lands more like a punch than a gift. It might come in the form of a sharp comment, a passive-aggressive remark, an outright cruel judgment, or “feedback” delivered with far more aggression than care. And...
Jan 8, 2026 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
My rescue goldendoodle, Ralph, is a 2.5-year-old bundle of contradictions. He’s big, fluffy, rambunctious, and wildly affectionate—and at the same time, he’s afraid of almost everything. Loud noises, unfamiliar people, sudden movements… you name it, Ralph will jump....
Dec 24, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
Many years ago my husband was invited to a cultural work trip to China with other orthodontists and their spouses. Neither of us had ever traveled much farther than an all-inclusive in Mexico (which is lovely) but we said yes, despite being somewhat unsure of this...
Dec 10, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
As we head into 2026, it feels like the world is collectively exhausted. Nearly every conversation I’ve had with clients, colleagues, and friends includes some version of the same refrain: “I’m burnt out.” “I’m overwhelmed.” “I’m tired in a way that a vacation won’t...
Nov 19, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
In the last few years, I’ve noticed a troubling pattern among my coaching clients—people who are smart, accomplished, and deeply committed to doing meaningful work. They aren’t burned out from the long hours or overwhelmed by change. They’re weary because they feel...
