We’re approaching that time again, “the most wonderful time of the year,” they say. Some love the holidays because they appreciate the comfort of tradition—the […]
5 Tips to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People
“No matter what you do, someone won’t be pleased. Someone will think your choices are wrong. And someone will tell you what you should do […]
Are You Sick of Waiting, Wanting, and Wishing for a Better Life?
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.” ~Walter Elliott I often find myself impatient with the pace of […]
When Things Have to Change: How to Find the Willpower to Achieve Your Goals
“When it is obvious the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” ~Confucius Do you want to know my biggest […]
What Your Anger Is Trying to Tell You and How to Hear It
“When we embrace anger and take good care of our anger, we obtain relief. We can look deeply into it and gain many insights.” ~Thich […]
When It’s Time to Stop Helping Others and Help Ourselves
“Do your best and be okay with that.” ~Ursula Wharton Late one evening I was doing some work at the last minute when my phone […]
The Simplest Ways to Find Calm in the Middle of Life’s Constant Chaos
“When you are resting because you are worn out, you need to remember that you are not wasting time. You are doing exactly what you […]
How I Broke My Stress Eating Habit When Nothing Else Worked
“The pain seems so much more difficult than the cookies. But it’s not. The pain covered in cookies becomes pain covered in fat covered in […]
Lessons and Gifts from Grief: What I Learned After Losing My Baby
Today marks the twenty-year anniversary of when I lost my first baby. I was, at the time, happily married and we were excited to start […]