Dec 18, 2024 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem |
Since becoming empty nesters, my husband and I have embraced the joy of traveling together, making the most of our airline miles and hotel points to explore new destinations. We like to joke—perhaps a bit too confidently—that perfect weather follows us wherever we go,...
Dec 12, 2024 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem |
Frequently, clients will tell me that they are just going to tolerate a situation. Or they are just going to not feel bad anymore, for any reason. As I’m known to do, I respond with, “What could go wrong with that plan?” Luckily, my clients seem to enjoy my snarky...
Nov 14, 2024 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
About 15 years ago when I was going through a challenging time of life, a friend gifted me with a gratitude journal. Admittedly, I initially thought of itas woo woo nonsense, which really reflects my mindset at the time. I was feeling sorry for myself, I didn’t have a...
Oct 30, 2024 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Stress Relief |
I’m often asked, “How can I be happier?” Happiness might not be the only emotion we seek but it’s certainly a popular one. The short answer is that happiness is an inside job, a job only you can take on for yourself. No one else is responsible for your happiness but...
Oct 10, 2024 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem |
Earlier this year, my husband and I took the trip of a lifetime to Kenya and South Africa.We ended this amazing trip in Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town has a troublinghistory and the city still struggles with a variety of issues. Yet it is a captivating place...
Sep 18, 2024 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” I’m not surethat I fully agree with him. What are we afraid of? What’s under that fear? What I seetime and again from myself, my loved ones, and most especially my clients, we areafraid of...