Month: November 2024
How To Stress Less This Holiday
Thanksgiving is almost here, and for many of us, that means a mix of excitement, stress, and everything in between. Whether you’re rushing around shopping, cooking, traveling, or simply trying to avoid that one awkward conversation at the dinner table, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And if you’re not celebrating or this holiday brings up…
Ep #110: Grief: In the Workplace with Laverne McKinnon
Loss and grief in careers are typically taboo to talk about, as it gives us labels like “not viable” or “undesirable”. But job loss can trigger feelings of grief and mourning, whether we were fired, let go, or even quit ourselves. In this episode, I talk with Executive and Leadership Coach Laverne McKinnon about job…
My One Regret…
Writing and publishing my first book, The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy, has been a dream come true—and one of my proudest accomplishments this year. But I do have one tiny regret, which I suspect I will hear about for the rest of my life. Whenever I’m stressed, can’t sleep, or feel a little out of…
Wins, Losses & Life
Life can often be an emotional rollercoaster. Celebrations on one shelf. Grief on another. But every so often, they share the same space. As I watched the trade winds bring in the rain this morning, I was reminded that without both sunshine and rain, there would be no rainbows. It’s been that kind of month for me. My…
Ep #109: Grief: Losing a Pet
When we think of grief, we often imagine it reserved for the loss of a human loved one, but losing a pet can be just as hard. Losing Blaze, my loyal and loving dog, brought a wave of emotions I wasn’t prepared for. Join me in this episode as I explore the unique grief of…
We Sold Out!
So, yesterday, I had my very first book signing! I admit that I was ridiculously nervous and barely slept the night before. When it was time to get ready, I found myself doing “other things,” like folding laundry and reorganizing the kitchen pantry, and I thought it might be a good time to wash my car. …
Finding Miracles
“To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.”- Thich Nhat Hanh Sending peace and love, Jackie P.S. If you feel like you need more…