Oct 4, 2018 | Leadership & Career Development, Parenting
When our family added our wonderful dog Ginger to our home, I voraciously read dog-training books. I have also been known to plow through parenting books for good tips and advice. Managerial and leadership books, same thing. I love to read and I love good...
Sep 27, 2018 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem
How many of you consider yourselves control freaks? How’s that working for you? I really like to be controlling. I’d prefer if everyone in my life did what I told them to do. I’ve tried to control my husband, my parents, my kids, even my dog. I’ve succeeded exactly...
Sep 20, 2018 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Leadership & Career Development
Recently, I worked with a group of employees who were given some pretty disappointing news about their compensation and work contracts. Many of them had worked extremely hard to change their situation and ultimately, it didn’t work out. Fingers could be pointed at a...
Sep 13, 2018 | Leadership & Career Development, Relationships
Were you aware that you had a contract with every person you interact with? Did you know that you have an unspoken, unwritten contract with your partner, your kids, your co-workers, your boss, etc.? If not, you might want to check that contract out. We all walk into...
Sep 6, 2018 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Parenting
My youngest child started college a few weeks ago. I’ve heard so many adults say, “Enjoy it. Those are the best years of your life.” Although my college years were particularly fantastic, it wouldn’t say much about the rest of my life if those were the best years....
Aug 16, 2018 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Parenting |
When my first child was born, I was so overwhelmed and stressed out that I found it difficult to be fully present in the moment. Over time I got better at it, but I found that motherhood and its demands made it very difficult to be emotionally present. My mind was...