This is a sorrowful time for my family and me. Gratefully, I mustard the will to create a joyful experience for my children, which...

As we approach the New Year here are questions that I will reflect on and answer. What went well? What didn’t go well? What did I learn?...

I recently read an article that talked about how we can often focus too much on the destination, the goal, and not enough on the systems...

“It's never too late to change your life for the better. You don't have to take huge steps to change your life. Making even the smallest...

It's pretty safe to say that we want to maximize our good habits and minimize other habits. One good habit that I have is carving out...

There are many myths about habit change and I'm curious to explore how many I can find to debunk. What you believe about habit change is...

When you hear the term self-care, what comes to mind? A scroll through my LinkedIn page is full of people taking a stand against stress...

A week before birthing my first child I received an uncharacteristic e-mail from a family member. Seconds later she sent another e-mail...

Your future self is routing for you! Yes, our future selves want us to make good decisions today that will positively impact us later....

"Your environment will eat your goals and plans for breakfast," says Steve Pavlina, personal development guru. I shook my head in...

Many people balk at scheduling because they feel it's too constraining. However, I discovered that scheduling can be a tool of mental...

One of the biggest lessons that I’ve learned over the course of my life is to not rely on motivation....don't do this! It is a fickle...

I don’t know about you, but it took a long time for me to learn that ALL of my feelings are okay. How we express them is a different...

I QUIT! And I’m not being quiet about it. I’m giving up, throwing in the towel, and waving the white flag of surrender. My commitment to...

Have you ever felt ignored, judged, or disrespected? If you have, you're in good company with the rest of us mere mortals. The other day...

Are you doing bad emotional math? Dr. Joan Rosenberg shares an empowering resource in her book, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love. In it, she...

What happiness habits do you have to keep your spirits lifted? This is an important question to answer. To clarify, I’m defining...

For months I hadn’t been sleeping well. I’d fall asleep then wake up in the middle of the night. My attempts to toss and turn my way...

I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. -George S. Patton It is not the style...

I have a confession to make. I miss living near Lake Michigan! Last week my family and I spent time with my Dad and relatives in...