Life Lessons From A Chicago Winter

Life Lessons From A Chicago Winter

I’ve been a Chicagoan my whole life. Which means I don’t scare easily. Not by wind. Not by snow. Not by gray skies that linger far longer than anyone thinks is reasonable. If you grow up in Chicago, you grow up adaptable. You learn to layer. You learn to pivot. You...
How To Tell When Your Life Is Out Of Control

How To Tell When Your Life Is Out Of Control

I asked a friend how she knew things were starting to feel a little unmanageable.She didn’t hesitate.“Laundry.”That’s it. That was the answer.Not her inbox.Not her finances.Not her marriage.  Laundry.  And honestly? It made perfect sense.Because when life feels...
A Joke A Week

A Joke A Week

A former client of mine did something unusual. She put a giant whiteboard in her front yard.Not for advertising.Not for political statements.Not for neighborhood rules.For jokes.Every week, she writes a new joke on that board.That’s it. A simple, clean whiteboard with...