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The Waiting Game

Have you ever been stuck in the waiting game?  Waiting for an answer, a result, or a sign that you’re on the right path? Patience has never been my strong suit, either. As an overachiever, I’ve spent years trying to control outcomes, speed up timelines, and attempt to avoid uncertainty at all costs. But the…

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Finding Joy Again

For those of you who have followed my journey, you know that losing my dog, Blaze, was one of the hardest things I’ve been through in recent years.  For 12 years, he was my shadow and my best friend. And for three months after his passing, the house felt emptier than ever. When one of…

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Change Isn’t Always A Bad Thing

If there’s one thing I’ve learned (and keep learning), it’s that life rarely stays the same. One season ends, another begins. Doors close, windows open, and sometimes, it’s just the breeze reminding us that the world keeps turning At the start of a new year, change can feel exciting—or daunting. Maybe you’re hoping for something…

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Simplify Your Life and Stress Less

Let me start with a confession: Traveling gives me anxiety. Specifically, the packing part. For someone who preaches simplicity, you’d think I’d have this one nailed. But no. Packing for a trip feels like a Tetris game where overthinking is inevitable. I value keeping things simple. But simplifying doesn’t mean sacrificing. It means focusing on…

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What Are You Looking Forward To?

As everyone settles back into their post-holiday routines–getting the kids back to school, returning to work, or adjusting to regular life, there can be a post-holiday letdown. Several friends and clients have told me, “Now that the holidays are over, I need something to look forward to.” January is the middle of winter, and whether you…

Every Year Is A New Beginning

Happy New Year!

Here we are on the first day of 2025! Let the New Year’s resolutions begin.  Most of us will be detoxing from the usual overindulgence of the holiday season: overeating, overdrinking, and/or overspending. I will be taking a much-needed break from the endless parade of baked goods that have darkened my doorstep for the last few…

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Give the Gift of Joy This Holiday Season

Feeling the holiday hustle? Let me make last-minute gift-giving easy and fun! Here are my top three recommendations for those last-minute gift ideas:  • Cash – It’s classic, it’s green, and it’s always the right size. If money doesn’t feel right, buy a gift certificate to someone’s favorite place to shop or for a massage to decompress…

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Are You Riding the Holiday Emotional Rollercoaster?

The holidays bring a sparkle of celebration—but for many, this season also amplifies feelings of loss. Whether it’s the first holiday without someone you love or just a season that stirs deep emotions, it’s okay to feel both joy and grief. As the poet Khalil Gibran wrote, “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being,…