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61 Candles
Yesterday was my 61st birthday, and it was one of those quietly perfect days—half work, half play—exactly how I love it.I spent the morning meeting with clients, then headed out for 18 holes of golf with my husband in the afternoon. We wrapped up the day with a lovely dinner. Simple, relaxed, joyful.At some point…
Does Summer Disrupt Your Productivity?
Have you noticed how summer quietly rearranges everything? Your calendar fills up with barbecues and beach days. You say yes to more social plans—some exciting, some exhausting. The days feel slower, but somehow more crowded. The sun stays out longer, but your focus gets fuzzier. Even if you love summer (and I do), it’s easy…
Feeling Stuck? Try This One Thought
Ever notice how one uncomfortable moment—whether it’s frustration, humiliation, or fear—can completely derail your energy? You feel stuck, paralyzed, unable to act. But what if the way out is surprisingly simple? What if the key isn’t to fix the situation, but to change just ONE thought about it? Here’s the thought that has saved me again and…
I Missed a Deadline (and I Didn’t Die)
Earlier this week, I got a note from my podcast editor asking if I had a new episode ready to edit. My immediate reaction was: “Wait. What?!”“Uh oh.”“Isn’t it due NEXT week?” You see, a new episode of The Overthinkers Guide to Joy drops every other Wednesday. That’s been the rhythm for years. I don’t miss…
Are You Tired Of Doing It All?
There’s a moment where you catch yourself loading the dishwasher “just so,” while quietly seething that no one else does it “right.” Or maybe you’re in the middle of planning a birthday party, buying a gift, throwing in a load of laundry, and wondering… why is it always me? Somewhere along the way, many of…
Got a Hobby (You Might Want One)
It was almost 25 years ago that I did something that pushed me out of my comfort zone. I picked up a hobby—my first real one. I wasn’t looking for transformation. I just wanted something fun. Something that had nothing to do with work or caretaking. Something that was just… mine. Some of you may know…
Permission to Say No (Even in Summer)
Summer Is the Season of Socializing In the last few weeks, I have attended more parties and dinners than I have in the past six months. I loved them all because they were casual, intimate, and with people I genuinely adore. Summer seems to bring out all the celebrations: backyard barbecues, weddings, dinner parties, reunions, and spontaneous…
Feeling Stressed?
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about stress—not just the obvious kind that hits you like a freight train, but the low-grade, ever-present kind that hums in the background of modern life. Stress is part of being human, but many of us are carrying more than our systems were designed to handle. Environmental stress. Emotional…
