Taking Breaks Before You Break

It’s a crazy world out there. For. All. Of. Us. For me, unplugging has become non-negotiable—right up there with coffee and sleep. Between caring for Ron (who was in a nasty car accident last Christmas but will be fine), my work, and…

When the World Stops: The Lessons of the In-Between

Although I’m home now, the last four weeks have taken me to a place where the December newsletter never made it. It’s a world between worlds. Present, but not quite. It’s the in-between. Where was I, you ask? The hospital.…

Turn the Recalculating Off: How Forgiveness Unlocks Your Life’s GPS

What kind of pain are you in right now? It feels like your life is a GPS that keeps saying, “Recalculating…” Maybe your relationships are struggling. Your finances could use some serious help. So, what's the way out of this…

Ever Said You Need to Get a Life? Try a Cup of Joy Instead!

What exactly does it mean when people say “I need to get a life.” Does it mean they’re too busy? Don’t have enough money? Want to get into a relationship? Actually it’s none of the above. It means they want to experience more…

That Intuition Thing

Have you ever had a bad feeling about something, and your “bad feeling” came true? Or perhaps you had a “good feeling” that came true? Ever hear a voice in your mind that tells you something that saves your life? (This has happened…

Anger: The Glitter of Emotions - Messy, Hard to Clean Up, and Somehow Everywhere!

Have you ever used glitter? It gets everywhere! Weeks later, you’re still finding it all over the room where you used it, even after vacuuming three times. It gets on your skin, your clothes, your hair. Glitter is messy. Anger is also…

Are TV Ads the Sneaky Culprit Behind Your Health Issues?

We all watch television. Some more than others of course, but at some point, we all do. That means that we also watch the commercials! While it’s possible to fast forward through them in a recording, eventually you’ll have to sit through…
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The Power Behind Small Gestures

We can all do the big things correctly right? Those are easy. What will really stand out to people are the little things you do for them. The other day I noticed my husband was talking on the phone in the family room. Since I had just…

Measuring Success: Should You Use a Ruler or a Compass?

Success. Everyone measures it differently. Some measure it by how much money they make. Others measure it by their career path and corresponding job title. Then you have the people who measure it by the material things that they own such…

Strength in Repair: Rethinking 'What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger'

Have you heard the saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?” I've been throwing that line around as a joke for quite some time. If it holds true, I should have the mental fortitude of a truck by now, right? But this morning,…