I often have to remind myself that being afraid of something going wrong isn't the way to make things go right. When fear dominates, paralysis sets in and the fear takes control. The definition of fear is "an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is … [Read more...]
Before You Were Told You Couldn’t
Before you were told you couldn't, you knew you could. As a toddler your mind didn't know doubts or limitations. If you wanted to do something you did it! With unbreakable determination. How determined is a toddler to reach the cookie jar? If mom leaves the room they'll build … [Read more...]
Etiquette: You and Your Phone
As if learning the ever-changing language of texting isn't hard enough -I mean which one is it? K, Ok or Okay?- we are also being challenged to become more mindful of our cell phone etiquette. "Is there really proper etiquette for cell phone use?" You might ask. Of course … [Read more...]
Love, Love, Love Yourself
If you're stuck on the idea of what "loving yourself" means you're not alone. Learning to love yourself is a process of bonding with your inner-self, learning and honoring your own love languages, and carving out parts of your life for you and only you. When I was a child I … [Read more...]
Cocaine and Social Media: What Do They Have In Common?
In one way or another many of us have become somewhat addicted to social media. Do you check your Facebook every ten minutes? Do you unlock your phone to check for alerts on who has just liked or commented on your latest post? Are the number of reactions you get from your new … [Read more...]
Decision Fatigue and What It’s Doing to Your Life
How many thoughts do you think you have a day? Would you believe me if I told you that you have over 50,000 thoughts every single day and that the majority of those are tied to decision-making? Triggering your decision-making is much easier than you may realize. As soon as you … [Read more...]