Oct 16, 2024 | Relationships, Women
A few years ago, I accidentally locked my dog, Ginger, in the garage. It took me aboutan hour to realize that she was missing and then a bit longer until I opened the garagedoor and there she was. She was thrilled with me. I got a bunch of puppy kisses, big tailwags...
Aug 21, 2024 | Relationships, Women
Recently I caught myself using the word “But” quite frequently. “I’d be happy to do thatbut I’m too busy right now.” “That’s an interesting response but here’s a better one.”“He’s really good at what he does but there are still areas where he could approve.” Saying...
Aug 7, 2024 | Relationships
How often have you not heard back from a friend or a colleague and you’ve askedyourself, “What have I done wrong?” Or maybe you’ve said, “This is what they’ve donewrong.” Either way, often our first thoughts are to place blame, either on ourselves orthe other person....
Apr 30, 2024 | Happiness Fulfillment & Self Esteem, Relationships, Women
Have you ever had someone misinterpret your behavior? Or accuse you of feeling something that you don’t feel? How frustrated were you when that happened? A wise therapist once told me that when someone intentionally misunderstands us, they are “indulging in crazy...
Feb 28, 2024 | Parenting, Relationships
Coaching and therapy are two unique helping modalities that are based on a confidential relationship between the client and the coach or therapist. It’s a crucial part of that relationship because without it . . . well without it, why bother? Having a safe place...
Jan 24, 2024 | Relationships
Last fall, we had to put our sweet old dog Ginger down. My family was heartbroken, me especially. I told everyone that I was going to get a dog in a few years and just enjoy a quiet empty nest for now. Well, that ended when a friend sent me a picture of a puppy with...
