The Profound Benefits of Keeping a Journal
Years ago the ritual of journal writing or keeping a diary was common. Today few people recognize the power and profound benefits behind this practice. In the field of psychology, … Read more
Why is it important for you to stand in your power?
Deborah just turned fifty-two and was sending her baby off to college. She loved raising her son and now longed to get back to her second passion as a nurse … Read more
What does YOUR morning feel like?
What does your morning usually feel like? Jessica told me that every morning she woke up and headed into the bathroom. She stared into her tired eyes, scanned her flabby … Read more
Are you sometimes mean to yourself?
Are you critical or judgmental with yourself? You are in good company. While so many of us excel as caretakers in one way or another, when it comes to self-care … Read more
Do you sometimes feel like a prisoner of your own mind?
Do you sometimes feel like a prisoner of your own mind? Most people think freedom is the ability to come and go as one pleases and to possess unlimited resources. … Read more
How to Move Away from Dark Thoughts
Disappointment, loss and devastation come in many forms. We feel it when we lose the gig we had hoped for, when someone we love dies, when our children leave us, … Read more
How to Put Together Your Ideal Community
“What do I do when I don’t have a good, healthy support system?” After my last email about “Who’s got your back?”, I heard from several people asking me how … Read more
The Power of Forgiveness
Forgiveness transforms anger and hurt into healing and peace. Forgiveness can help you overcome depression, anxiety, rage as well as personal, and relational conflicts. It is about making the conscious … Read more
Being in the Moment
What does it mean to be in the moment? How can you learn to be truly present rather than simply getting through another day on automatic pilot? The truth is … Read more
Savoring the Holiday Season
Give yourself and your loved ones the best gift of all by focusing on the magic and true spirit of the holiday season. Often busyness, expectations and multitasking eclipse the … Read more