Apr 7, 2022 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Parenting, Relationships
My brilliant daughter said something to me the other day that shook me a bit. She said, “We all just want to be loved because of who we are and not despite who we are.” How often have we said about our kids, “They drive me crazy, but I love them anyway.” Or about our...
Mar 18, 2022 | Parenting |
This month will be my 33rd wedding anniversary. My husband and I are also about six months from having all three of our children off of our payroll. I’m incredibly delighted with my three young-adult children and one adult daughter-in-law. I love getting to know them...
Feb 24, 2022 | Relationships, Stress Relief |
As a life and leadership coach, I often hear lines such as, “Everything happens for a reason.” People say it to make themselves feel better and to try to make others feel better. I get that. Who knows, maybe it’s true. I’m not sure who we could ask to find out, but...
Feb 3, 2022 | Leadership, Parenting
I’m not exaggerating when I say that changing one simple thing can improve every relationship in your life. Frequently, I’m asked, “How can I get my employees not to quit?” “How can I motivate people?” “How can I improve my marriage?” “How can I have a better...
Dec 16, 2021 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Leadership & Career Development, Relationships
The topic of boundary setting comes up frequently with my clients. “I need to set more boundaries, but I don’t want to hurt people’s feelings.” “I need some alone time, but I’m afraid my partner will be mad at me if I do that.” “My team wants me to be at every meeting...
Nov 12, 2021 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Parenting, Relationships, Women
I’m old enough to remember a time in which not one physician in my life was a female. Not one. Not a dentist, doctor, gynecologist, none. They were all men, they were all white, and for many years I didn’t even think that women or people of color could be doctors....