My Favorite Books, Podcasts, and Shows from 2022

Dec 23, 2022 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Stress Relief | 1 comment

2022 was a mixed year on books, podcasts, movies, and shows. There was a lot to choose from, but not all of it was good, at least not according to me. So here are my favorites from this year. Books Hell of a Book by Jason MottAtlas of the Heart (non fiction) by Brené...

The Joy of Live Music and A Good Crowd

Nov 10, 2022 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Stress Relief | 1 comment

Right after 9/11, I watched a fundraising television event for the victims and their families of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The event had a number of famous bands and musical artists. It was the first time I had ever heard The Dixie Chicks. They sang a beautiful song...

What is VUCA and Why Might It Matter to All of Us?

Nov 4, 2022 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Stress Relief

I took a lovely mindfulness class this summer from The Institute for Organizational Mindfulness. It was such a nice class, with each session starting and ending with a short meditation and some helpful learning and conversation in between. In one of the sessions, our...

Finding Beauty and Solace in Art

Oct 3, 2022 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Stress Relief

I read this poem by Jan Richardson on Verse after the mass shooting in Highland Park. It was so beautiful that I wanted to share it with all of you. Blessing for the Brokenhearted by Jan Richardson There is no remedy for love but to love more.– Henry David Thoreau Let...

Is It Escape or Is It Self-care?

Aug 20, 2022 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Stress Relief | 1 comment

A common topic of discussion among my friends, family, and clients is the conflict between being aware of world/local events and a desire to escape or avoid these topics. A peer recently said to me, “I feel so guilty when I don’t watch the news. It’s as if I don’t...

July Making Space Challenge, Week 4

Jul 28, 2022 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Leadership & Career Development, Stress Relief

How have you done this month with putting some space into your life? If you’re like me, it’s truly been a challenge. I find that nearly every minute of my day is filled with work or something that I’ve scheduled. Although almost everything I do is something that I...