When you think of the words “self-compassion” and, “kindness”, what definitions pop up into your head? I challenge you to really sit into that question. Maybe it sounds easy at first. But dig deep. Self-compassion and kindness are awe-inspiring concepts. They are paired together like a spinning kaleidoscope creating colorfully nuanced prisms of positivity. Did you think of LOVE? Or… Read more →
It’s finally summer and time to practice what I preach. I am enjoying our very short warm season here in Wisconsin, taking some time away from writing to savor all life’s flavors. I am re-positing one of my most popular blogs. It shares my friend’s gut-wrenching challenges. How he survived and conquered years of torturous trials. He would tell you… Read more →
How much time do you use your smartphone in one day? Pause and take a guess. See how you compare with the findings below. No matter what you guessed, I think this new research by will astound you. The test sample was 23 people ages 18 to 33. Unlike usual self-report studies, the authors, Andrews et al., published in the… Read more →
Walking on broken glass…A hurricane of hurt…twisted gut grief. Kelly Nelson was my best Puerta Vallarta buddy. He was the brother of my heart, the kind of brother I had wished for when I was a kid. His unexpected death on Valentine’s Day at age 58 steam-rolled my psyche. I wrote this poem to honor him. After you read it,… Read more →
Do you have a dear friend who always floats your boat? One who emails you everyday reminding you of all that is good in your world? Who discusses books and life? I am blessed with a fun, brilliant, academically gifted friend like that. The idea for this blog bounced around in my neurons after my positive psychology metaphorically gifted buddy… Read more →
Stoked! That’s how I felt after a client call this a.m. I thought, “Hey, I am the one who is supposed to help HIM feel this way!” But he was super appreciative at the end of the call. Talk about a win win with a positivity spin. An emotional high. These are moments I think being a coach is the… Read more →
Springtime, Passover, Easter. Are they a time for remembrance, renewal, and hope? Do you ramp up your optimism strength and focus on renewal? I think of GRACE. Of family times and ham and scalloped potatoes. But I need to let go of a memory. When I was 5, the Eater Bunny left me a darling live dyed hot pink chick.… Read more →
Have you ever thought about getting a coach? How do you know if now is the right time? Take this fun quiz. No wrong answers. Goody! Be bald-faced honest with yourself. This is not the time to be humble. It’s time to own up to your own awesome authenticity. Every answer is a lovely leap towards becoming your Best Self:  1. When do you… Read more →