Spoiler Alert: The Kid Lives
A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I went skiing. ...more
Gratitude ,Happiness &Happy
May 01, 2025•3 min read
Midyear Habit Check-In
Remember way back in the way back time machine (in January) when you were all excited and motivated and raring to get 2024 set up the best way possible? ...more
Focus ,Happiness &Self Care
July 26, 2024•2 min read
Steve Update: Letting Yourself Bliss Out
Steve really lets himself go. He loves without abandon. He enjoys life thoroughly. He relaxes completely. ...more
Happiness ,Self Care &Happy
September 29, 2023•3 min read
Summer Camp and Slumber Parties...for Grownups!
Maybe it’s a barbeque with neighbors, maybe it’s just you with a good book on your porch. It can be loud fun or quiet fun, but I recommend outside fun and good food and nice company if you can figure ... ...more
Gratitude ,Happiness Relationships &Happy
June 20, 2023•3 min read
The 4 Steps to Soothing
One of the things I will share with just about anyone who will listen is this: the point of long-term relationships is to soothe each other in a difficult world. Now I’m not trying to be all doom an... ...more
Gratitude ,Happiness &Stress
November 28, 2022•2 min read
The Value of Ditching Positive Thinking
Recently, life has been trying. Like really trying. In my immediate circle we’ve had technology crashes, major work stress, minor work stress, parenting troubles, troubles with parents, and health c... ...more
Acceptance ,Focus Gratitude Happiness &Stress
September 19, 2022•2 min read
Formula for Life: X Factors Welcome
Yes, there is a formula for life success. Unfortunately, it isn’t what you think. Recently I had a meeting in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. My work meeting was going to let out at just the right time... ...more
Acceptance ,Happiness Stress &Flexibility
July 21, 2022•3 min read
Happy Birthday! And Other Celebrations
I am extremely proud to announce that November 1, 2021 is the 20th anniversary of my private practice! ...more
Gratitude ,Happiness
November 02, 2021•2 min read
In Defense of the Ordinary
I have noticed that increasingly, as the pressure for everyone to be special and important and amazing mounts, the ability of people to just be good enough is getting swept away. ...more
Focus ,Gratitude &Happiness
March 21, 2021•2 min read
4 Tips to Access Your Best Self
Hi everyone! I’m still in list making mode, wanting to build on the concept of a personal checklist that was my blog for the beginning of the year. Why lists? Well, they are easy to make and easy to t... ...more
Happiness ,Self Improvement &Tips
February 27, 2019•3 min read
Running on Green
Years ago, I wrote a blog by this same title, and I came across my original post as I was cleaning out old files recently. How fun to see one of my original posts! How relevant the topic remains, henc... ...more
Happiness ,Stress &Self Improvement
October 23, 2018•3 min read