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Is Exercise Part of Your Daily Routine?
So I have a confession to make. While I am a Life Coach who promotes a philosophy of creating healthy daily habits for a happier mind and body… I did not always live this way. As a kid, I ate all the junk food I could get my hands on. A typical breakfast was sugared-cereal or cinnamon toast…
Are You Exhausted?
Sleep has been a fickle friend my whole life. As the youngest of four children, I had a much earlier bedtime than my three older siblings, so I was not keen on going to bed early and potentially missing out on the ‘action.’ The truth is that trying to fall asleep at night was an open invitation for…
Help Yourself
Summer is almost over and Labor Day weekend is upon us. For those who traveled this summer, went to concerts, and/or restaurants, it felt like a glorious collective EXHALE. It was ALMOST as if things were returning to ‘NORMAL.’ But Covid is spiking, and once again, everyone is divided as to what is safe and what is not. People…
The Secret to Success
The Secret to Success is a much-debated topic and a multi-billion dollar industry. The experts will tell you that success requires some combination of the following: -Belief -Perseverance -Skill -Passion -Discipline -Luck What is the Secret to Success? Or more importantly what defines success? When I was little, I thought success was defined by gold…
How To Manage Empathy Overload
Are you suffering from empathy overload? We all do our best to provide comfort and support where we can, but it is easy to feel buried under the weight of compassion, sympathy, and empathy. Empathy is an important virtue that bonds us to others. But when we go into empathy overload, we can often feel…
Cures for the Summertime Blues
I love summer. I love the warm weather. Family vacations. Backyard BBQs. Cold beer. Swimming pools. I love that the days are longer. School is out of session which means happier kids and less traffic. Things feel easier and more carefree in the summertime. And yet, around mid-August, it is not uncommon for the Summertime Blues to creep in.…
Are You Enough?
Do you struggle with the uncertainty of not being “good enough?” If so, you are not alone. It shows up for all of us. Lately, I have seen this theme come up a lot with many of my clients. Most of them have been struggling with this issue in regards to their careers. They are all…
Why I Meditate
I saw a great meme yesterday that read, “My body runs on caffeine, sarcasm, and anxiety.” I laughed to myself because that was me… until about 5 years ago. During my corporate life,I began every morning with a Grande Latte from Starbucks. That was my “breakfast of champions.” After lunch, my energy usually dipped around 3 pm, so I…
