What Does Rejection Mean?
Rejection means one or any combination of the following things. There is a lesson that I can learn. It really isn’t the best fit for me. It is a blessing in disguise. There is something better for me...
View ArticleQualities of a Good Leader
This post is dedicated to one of the best leaders I know- My dad. My dad is a true leader. Not only has my dad been a leader within our family and within our community all of my life, but he has also...
View ArticleEmotional Regulation for Toddlers
A toddler girl crying (Photo credit: Wikipedia) You are in the check out aisle at the grocery store and your little sweet pea sees a lollipop that looks like zebra. You know instantly that you are in...
View ArticleNever Give Up!
You may need to pause, regroup, and dust yourself off- but never ever give up!
View ArticleHow to Stepparent
Many people have come to counseling asking how to stepparent. Today we are seeing more and more blended families, and parents want to know if they are doing it right. Although there is no exact science...
View ArticleHappy Birthday
This post is dedicated to the most amazing woman I know. She is my mentor, she is my hero, she is my friend, and she is my mother. Happy Birthday, Mom. I hope that you have a wonderful day.
View ArticleFacing Fear
How high would you soar if you didn’t have fear holding you back? What is it that gets in your way, preventing you from experiencing the excellence in you? What is it that stops you from living your...
View ArticleWhat Do You Tune Into?
“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.” -Wayne Dyer Recently a friend of mine told me a fable about a man and his dog. The man got up early one morning and took his...
View ArticleSelf-Compassion and Accountability
Self-compassionate people hold themselves accountable for their actions. They are not threatened by their mistakes. Because they do not judge themselves harshly, they are able to admit their mistakes....
View ArticleWhen You Face Difficult Times
When you face difficult times, break through opportunities will present themselves- if you are willing to see them. If you are willing to embrace the pain, refuse to give up, and continue to move...
View ArticleA Happiness Tip
Smile fasdfdsfoiueire (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A Happiness Tip Do you want to be happier? You may need to smile. Yes, research shows that smiling can improve your mood. Most of us think that the good...
View ArticleWhen you are full of self-contempt..
How you approach the world will depend on how much you like you.
View ArticleAre You True to Yourself?
Are You True to Yourself? I used to spend so much time responding and reacting to others, trying to figure out who they wanted me to be. My focus was on how I could be pleasing to them, never stopping...
View Article