So, keeping it real isn't so easy. Here's a place to start...... List a few of your values, such as compassion, creativity, kindness, fairness, leadership and so on.... Write down where you think you aren't living by your values...  and then think about what you could do differently in ...read more

How do you start a new year?  Many people make resolutions, but you might try just thinking about creating something new.. Start by ... Being observant Learning something new Think about when you feel your best Spend some time daily visualizing how something new would fit into your ...read more

When you feel  anxious about anything, it could be your perception about the situation that you don’t have what it takes to cope? What can think about and do in this time of Coronavirus … Believe and know you do have what it takes to adjust. Know that you can prepare and make a list of ...read more

Defined as "the sense of one's own value or worth as a person" It is about who you are not what you do. It is not based on comparing yourself to what others do or have. Try thinking about your day and how you feel in various situations? What can trigger you to feel anxious, upset ? Do ...read more

Holiday stress is different for everyone, but here are a few ways to manage it …. Try to be organized in what are your to do's for yourself, your family & the holiday plans. Write it down. Have boundaries with yourself, know what you can do and what you need to ask for help with. When ...read more

Visualizing what you would like is a good place to start getting from here to there. I didn't start my work just going to school, getting licensed and waiting for clients to call me. I started my business way before I started my education, in my mind.  I created it , I knew what to plan, I ...read more

When you find yourself anxious and stressed, ask yourself is this normal day to day stress, time management issues,  relationship stress with others either at work or home or does the anxiety feel like it's so much you might need talk to someone? If you feel it's normal anxiety, pay attention to ...read more

Why should you have any goals? Well, other than the cookie cutter answers such as you should want to know more, do more and be more.... Here are some other thoughts that might help you find your answer .... Do more of what makes you happy. Be with people who you can trust. How do you ...read more

Feeling like it's your life, you are making the best decisions you can and looking forward to each day might depend on thinking in terms of possibility. What is that really? Each of you may define that differently given what your life looks like, so each person has their own set of ...read more

With work stress or even life stress, these are some helpful steps to take when you feel stressed or pressured..... Focus on what you know vs. the pressure Take a deep breath Think about all the ways the issue could be handled, see it as a challenge - make a list of next steps Look at ...read more