Living in Gratitude
It seems very appropriate today to blog about gratitude. Yes, it’s been done, and personally I just never get tired of it. With Thanksgiving upon us, I find myself working to make the holiday...
View ArticleOvercoming Your Fear and Learning to Trust Yourself
For those of you who are facebook friend’s you know that it’s been snowing like crazy for two weeks in Lake Tahoe. We’ve had about 8 feet at our home and our local mountain Heavenly is open and...
View ArticleBreaking Through the Daily Grind… How to Get Off of the Hamster Wheel
We are two weeks into the new year and by now most of us have begun to slip back into our daily grind. Most of us began the year with a renewed sense of purpose, passion and inspiration only to fall...
View ArticleSetting Boundaries with People Who Drain Your Positive Energy
How to Slay an Energy Vampire… Do you dread it when people ask you if they can bend your ear? Do you want to be a good friend but sometimes listening to your friend’s problem becomes way too much?...
View ArticleThe Art of Good Living – Part One
Over a glass of Syrah from Spain last week, I began talking to a small group of people about the art of good living. We decided since we were enjoying good wine and company at Apres Wine Bar in South...
View ArticleSetting Expectations
If you are not getting what you need out of people on a regular basis, it might be because you aren’t setting good expectations. If you find yourself stewing because your spouse isn’t helping with...
View ArticleLife – The Ulimate Juggling Act
So ends another Sunday night, and a feeling of regret is creeping up as I think of what I didn’t get done. Two soccer games, a birthday party, five loads of laundry, one dinner party, house cleaning,...
View ArticleIt’s All How You Say It
So you want to be heard do you? Being a master communicator isn’t generally something that you’re born with. You have to work at it. I’ve been mastering the art of communication for years and still I...
View ArticleNavigating the Holidays with Humor and Grace
If you are like me, you are starting to dream about crackling fires, and wonderful family gatherings, perfectly packed packages and Christmas cookies. However, each year despite my delightful dreams,...
View ArticleMaintaining Well-being During the Holidays
Too much food, too much stuff, too much to do! How does one maintain well-being during the craziness of the holiday season? Let’s explore through the lens of positive psychology and PERMA. PERMA is...
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