Parenting
The Surprising Thing Authentic People Do (That You Probably Don’t)

The Surprising Thing Authentic People Do (That You Probably Don’t)

Amongst people at dinner parties, networking events, and behind the closed door of my office, I hear, “I don’t want drama. I want honesty. I dislike fakey-fake.” Then invariably I hear this declaration from one of the people I just described, in response to some...

The Overwhelm Cure: Using the Positive Power of No

The Overwhelm Cure: Using the Positive Power of No

I truly could not be more excited to be offering this workshop, The Overwhelm Cure: Using the Positive Power of "No". It is designed to make a profound and immediate impact on managing stress and increasing joy by knowing how, when, and why to say "no" (while still...

Emotional Health: Are You Proactive or Reactive?

Emotional Health: Are You Proactive or Reactive?

We mostly accept that it's good practice to go for a yearly physical. It's helpful to talk with the doctor about what's going well and where we may be off track. They take our blood pressure and run some basic blood tests so that we get a sense of how we are doing. We...

How to Adapt to the Season Change

How to Adapt to the Season Change

Note: I'm pleased to feature this guest post by Darcy Forrest, LAc., Dipl. OM.  The leaves have started to turn color, and the brisk fall winds have already begun to scatter the dried up leaves about the ground.  Without much notice, we were plunged into cooler temps,...

5 Ways Speaking Up Makes Our Lives Better

5 Ways Speaking Up Makes Our Lives Better

Yesterday I had the opportunity to co-facilitate a discussion on the theme “Dare to Speak Up and Be Heard” with the organization, Women Standing Together. It was a great group of interesting, competent, accomplished women. Still, most agreed on one thing: it’s too...

Common Ways Women Undermine Their Words

Common Ways Women Undermine Their Words

"I'm sorry, Mom. These muffins are really messy," said my 3-year-old daughter a few mornings ago. It was clear she wasn't apologizing for making a mess. She was really saying, "I hate to tell you this, but these muffins you made crumble really easily." My daughter...

Excuses, Excuses: What Gets in the Way of Attending to Your Health?

Excuses, Excuses: What Gets in the Way of Attending to Your Health?

Yesterday I wrote about what I think it means to be truly healthy. I know this kind of discussion easily lends itself to excuses and talk of how hard it is. I get it, on some level, but I really want you to be healthy. It’s too important. So humor me and read why I...