Coaching
Are You Down A Rabbit Hole?
The other day, I felt like everything was going awry. -Appointments got canceled. -My passwords were not working. -I was having tech issues. -I spent two hours on hold with someone to try and fix my tech issues. Basically, nothing felt like it was going right, and I was down an emotional rabbit hole of irritation. At dinner that night,…
Healing Yourself
Pain is a B*TCH! Whether you’re dealing with the occasional headache or a chronic condition, pain can be a real pain in the you-know-what. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand that pain is NOT just physical. Our thoughts and emotions can make it worse. This is why it’s essential to tackle both the…
Learning How To Speak Up
When I was working at the USA Network, “Sharknado” premiered on our sister channel the SyFy Network. In 2013, “Sharknado” was the highest-rated movie in the history of the channel. They went on to make five more sequels. It eventually had a theatrical release and the total franchise made close to $800 million dollars. This…
Do You Have The Winter Blues?
“Winter Blues” are a real thing. The technical term for it is SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). SAD is often characterized by feelings of sadness, lethargy, and a lack of motivation. It’s most commonly associated with the winter months, but it can also occur in the summer months too. While you might think I am immune to…
How To Improve Your Marriage
I met my husband at a tennis club by asking him to play with me when no one else was around that day. His response was, “With you?” I was a little taken aback, but said, “Uh, yeah.” I was a total beginner, and I did not realize he was the top player at the club. Oops.…
What Is Keeping You Awake At Night?
If you’re reading this, chances are you relate to staring at the ceiling wondering when your “sleep train” is coming or perhaps it left the station without you. There are a lot of things that keep us awake at night. Here are some of the usual suspects and a few tricks to combat them. Stress…
The Importance of Self-Love
For the past week, I have been talking a lot about Self-Love. Self-Love gets a bad rap because it connotes selfishness or narcissism, but this is a misconception. It’s not about staring into the mirror asking, “Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” Nor is it about not being wrapped…
What Is Stress Doing To Your Body?
Stress: The Gift That Keeps On Giving…And Giving…And Giving… We all know that stress is a normal part of life. It’s like the annoying relative who always shows up uninvited, but instead of bringing over a pie, it brings headaches, heart palpitations, and the occasional panic attack. When we’re stressed, our bodies go into “fight…
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
It is estimated that human beings make 35,000 decisions or choices every day. Just think about going to Starbucks and ordering a coffee. It’s never just a cup of coffee. It might be a latte or a cappuccino or tea. 1/2 caf or decaf? Dairy or non-dairy? Whole? 2 %? Almond? Coconut? Oat? There are…
Do You Catastrophize?
Do you find yourself catastrophizing? Humans tend to catastrophize because it is a natural response to uncertainty and potential threats. Our brains are wired to identify and respond to possible dangers in order to protect us from harm. But the problem is that we can often misinterpret situations as being more dangerous than they actually…
