Are you happy? If not, why not? And why aren't you doing something about it? What's the payoff for staying unhappy? Do you like having people worry about you? Like to play the "who's got it worse" game? Or is it easier to stay in an unhappy life than to try for the things that … Continue reading A Little Tough Love…For Your Happiness
Category: personal development
Better Solutions Through Awareness
How does your stress manifest? Maybe it's not so much “stress” as it is mental or emotional clutter that elicits a physical response from you. How do you work through that? Do you even realize that you are responding to what's happening internally? In other words, are you aware? Here's an example. I've been blessed … Continue reading Better Solutions Through Awareness
A Detour Is Not a Stop Sign!
You know the song "Life is a Highway" and the inspirational words "life is about the journey not the destination." I'm going to throw another travel metaphor at you: A detour is not a stop sign. Imagine you're on a road trip that you're really excited about. A few hours into your drive, you see … Continue reading A Detour Is Not a Stop Sign!
Handle the Comparison Trap With This One Question
"Comparison is the thief of joy." This quote by Theodore Roosevelt is one of my go-to reminders because I, probably like many of you, fall victim to the comparison trap somewhat often. Here's my scenario from this morning: I was in a good mood, going about my routine, checking social media...when photos of a gorgeous … Continue reading Handle the Comparison Trap With This One Question
Get Out of Your Own Way
I hesitate to post this book recommendation. Not because I'm unsure of its content and not because I didn't like the direct writing style. It's because my last post was about How to Be a Badass at Making Money and this next recommendation is for Unfu*k Yourself: Get out of your head and into your … Continue reading Get Out of Your Own Way
Another Badass Book
Back in October, I wrote Learning to be a Badass, a post about Jen Sincero's book, You Are a Badass. Well today I have another badass Jen Sincero book to share with you: You Are a Badass at Making Money. I could make this a very short post and just say, "Trust me. Read this … Continue reading Another Badass Book
Are YOU on Your List This Holiday Season? Two simple self-care tips
A week into December already! If it's not yet, I bet your December calendar is filling up fast. If you're like me, you have a variety of lists started...the Christmas card list, the presents list, the Christmas cookie list, the grocery list of what to buy in order to make the Christmas cookies on that … Continue reading Are YOU on Your List This Holiday Season? Two simple self-care tips
Two Takeaways from Bohemian Rhapsody
Have you seen the Bohemian Rhapsody movie yet? If not, I highly recommend seeing it, especially while it's still in theaters so you can get the big screen and full sound of the music. Writing about a "rockumentary" of Queen and Freddie Mercury might seem off topic for my blog about personal and professional development. … Continue reading Two Takeaways from Bohemian Rhapsody
Year of Yes
If this is the first time you've visited my blog, welcome! And let me catch you up. I LOVE the topic of saying yes to life. (If you haven't already, please check out my other saying yes related posts such as Say Yes and If Not Now, When?) I also happen to have loved the show Scandal. So, … Continue reading Year of Yes
I’m Unworthy
I was scrolling through the Instagram feed last night when I read a post that said basically if you feel unworthy, you will never succeed. Ponder that point. If we are presented with the most amazing opportunity, but we don't feel like we deserve it or are good enough for it, how can we possibly … Continue reading I’m Unworthy
