Facing the “Don’t Wanna”
Ah Monday mornings…that beautiful time when we declare our goals for the week, we create and imagine, we give over to our higher selves and say, “I can do this! Today’s the day!” And then 10:00am hits. Well ok ok, maybe it’s noon. But at some point, we just “don’t wanna”. Listen, the truth is,…
Read MoreGiving 100% vs Being Perfect
The need to feel perfect has done a lot of damage to relationships and it’s a serious dream killer.
Read MoreThose Small Moments
OK, I have a confession. I am so happy to start a new week! Last week was a little bit too hectic, with too much to do and too many demands. I know you know what I’m talking about. It’s August for cryin’ out loud. It’s supposed to be filled with the lazy days of…
Read MoreWait, It’s Not Luck?
Have you ever noticed that we’re given exactly what we need, right when we need it? Sometimes it can even feel annoying. But when I decide to put on my big girl pants and really look at the gifts I’ve been given, and the messages being handed to me, I know that what’s in front…
Read MoreLessons From McFarland, USA
I love a feel-good Disney movie. No really, I do. And this weekend, as we were all relaxing in our house and nursing some small colds that have made their way into my children’s noses, my husband turned on McFarland, USA. Just in case you haven’t seen it, a short recap is that Coach White…
Read MoreTrusting Those Spidey Senses
About a year ago, my intuition told me something. I found myself in a situation where I was not only really uncomfortable, but I knew that I was in the wrong place. My intentions were being thwarted, and worst of all, my natural abilities, inclinations and talents were being treated disrespectfully. I remember thinking, “OK.…
Read MoreHow’s That Skinbag?
“Nope, no sugar. I haven’t had any sugar for over two weeks now! I know, it’s great. And Sarah hasn’t either!” This was a conversation I overheard my mom having with her mom when I was eight years old. My mom was always on one diet or another. And her mom was too, along with…
Read MoreHow I Found Meditation
Meditation schmeditation. At least, that’s how I used to feel whenever I heard the word meditation. Sure, I could see that it helped some people, but mostly I figured it was a way for people to sit down for a few minutes and not have to work. I mean, who couldn’t use a little bit…
Read MoreRefusing to Go With The Crowd
This last week at school, our kids enjoyed a morning of running on the track before school started. It’s a really fun morning, where we all get to enjoy the fresh air, the sunshine and some exercise. As we were wrapping up, I told my kids and my husband that I was going to do…
Read MoreWhat IS Success Anyway?
Over the past few weeks I’ve been working on our Redefining Success 2015 Conference, and I’m getting really excited. We’ve got an amazing line up of inspiring women coming to speak, a beautiful venue and conversations about our health, happiness and the illusion of perfection. And as I’ve been designing it, I keep coming back…
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