Coaching
There Are No Rainbows Without Rain
This morning, I went for an early walk around my neighborhood with a friend. Just as we started down the road, it began to drizzle. My first thought was, “Darn, why didn’t I bring my rain jacket?” But I decided to just go with it. It wasn’t heavy rain, nor was it particularly cold. Just wet.…
Do You Ever Feel Like You Are Just Walking in Circles?
If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably met Milo, my 11-month-old mini-goldendoodle. He’s loving, playful, and irresistibly adorable — a living, breathing teddy bear. Everyone who sees him melts instantly… right before he steals their slipper, sunglasses, or anything within reach and “lovingly” chews it beyond recognition. Doodles, I’ve learned, have a reputation for being…
From Ice Cream to Eye Cream: 50 Years of Friendship
Last week, my childhood bestie came for a visit. We met in the third grade, when we were just eight years old. We are now 61 (although she loves to remind me that she still has another 2.5 weeks before she joins me there). That’s almost 53 years of friendship. When we were young, we stayed…
Remember When You Wanted What You Have Now?
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. -Epicurus I stumbled upon this quote recently, and it actually stopped me in my tracks. For those of us who are driven, perfectionistic, or just hardwired to keep “doing…
What Are You Rushing?
We live in a world obsessed with speed. Go faster. Get ahead. Hack the system. Skip the scenic route and take the shortcut. And honestly? I’ve lived most of my life this way. I love efficiency. I love momentum. I love checking boxes and moving on. If there were a Fast Pass for life, I’d…
When Losing a Job Feels Like a Breakup
Let’s be honest — losing a job can feel a lot like going through a breakup. Whether you quit, got laid off, retired, or were “restructured out,” it’s a loss. Sometimes it’s sudden; other times, you see it coming for months. Either way, it stirs up all the feelings — confusion, relief, sadness, anger, and…
What Are You Pursuing?
We’ve all been taught to chase the thing… The trophy. The promotion. The partner. The dream house. We imagine that once we “get it,” then we’ll finally feel complete, secure, or successful. But here’s the twist: Getting the “thing” isn’t what keeps us alive inside. I was listening to an interview with Mel Robbins the…
Forest Bathing
When I first heard the term forest bathing a few years ago, I thought it sounded a little silly. I already walk outside every day — through my neighborhood, across the golf course, or around my own garden. Why would I need a special name for that? But last week, something shifted when my friend…
The Third Act of Friendship
I recently read about a new trend: summer camps for adults who want to make new friends. On the one hand, it sounds funny—grown women and men signing up for bunk beds and campfires. But on the other hand, it makes perfect sense. Making and keeping friends as an adult is complicated, and sometimes we…
A Good Excuse to Slow Down
Did you know August 15th is National Relaxation Day? The article I read said it was simply a reminder to slow down and take care of yourself. Recommendations for relaxation are: This is a GREAT list, but I have only one question: Why would we only do these things once a year? This list needs to be incorporated into…
