Jan 8, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
Raise your hand if you’ve made the same New Year’s resolution for many years in a row? (Author raises her hand). Me, I have! Maybe it’s because New Year’s resolutions are a bizarre way of setting goals or maybe we just don’t know how to set goals. Either way, rarely...
Jan 1, 2025 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
In 2025, as in most years of our lives, many of us will be faced with leaders or people in our lives who are extremely difficult. People who are angry, aggressive, divisive, belittling, controlling, and spiteful. Those qualities are often enticing to match. I see any...
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...
