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One Little Trick to Help You Sleep Better

I have always struggled with sleep. When I was younger, my issue was falling asleep. I would crawl into bed and the “spinning” would begin. And by spinning, I mean overanalyzing every little thing that happened in my day. This accomplished absolutely nothing, except making me more anxious about getting enough sleep for the next day. When I got…

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What Habit Would You Like To Change?

Have you ever found yourself locked in an epic battle with your own bad habits? You know, those pesky little rascals that sabotage your productivity, test your willpower, and make you question your sanity? Whether it’s a snooze button addiction, the lure of midnight snacking, or the black hole of social media scrolling, we all…

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What I Did On My Summer Vacation

Well, well, well! Look who’s back from her European getaway, or should I say “Covid-cation”! Turns out, during my delightful two-week summer escapade across the globe, I managed to contract the infamous virus for a solid ten out of fourteen days. Oh, what a splendid way to make memories, right? I figured after successfully avoiding it…

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Writing, Acting, Directing & Reinventing

Back in 2005, where a quest for the perfect lead actor was underway at the USA Network, we were in search of someone who could flawlessly embody the enigmatic role of a fraudulent yet endearing psychic detective, with a mischievous touch of Peter Pan’s spirit. This character had to be lovable, playful, clever, and just…

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Summertime: Unleash Your Inner Child

Ah, the magical season of summer! With its longer days, warmer weather, and a sense of freedom in the air, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with YOUR inner child. As adults, we often find ourselves caught up in responsibilities and the daily grind, forgetting the simple joys that made summers so special when we…

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Turning Grief Into Purpose

When I was 10 years old, I lost my mother to cancer, and I remember feeling like my world had stopped. My heart was broken and life seemed impossible without her.  Even as I type this sentence, almost 48 years later, I still get choked up by her memory. For anyone who has ever lost a…

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Why Is It So Hard To Ask For Help?

Why is it so hard to ask for help? In our professional lives, when we are confused or overwhelmed, it can be very hard to admit that we need help or that we don’t know how to do something.  This is often tied to “Imposter Syndrome.”  We THINK that if we ask for clarification, or…

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It’s Never Too Late for Reinvention

In 2019, I walked away from a 30-plus-year career in the television industry… and everyone thought I was crazy.  My career began as an UNPAID intern for a movie studio, which no longer exists. I worked as a Production Assistant on a feature film, but the movie was never released.  I landed a secretarial job working for a movie…