Is Your Inner Critic Running the Show?
Have you noticed when you're learning something new, there seems to be a maelstrom of people who are better than you and know more than you? Of course they do…
Boomerang or Stick?
Have you ever noticed there are some conversations you just don't want to have? You wish the whole thing would magically go away or suddenly fix itself. When my eldest,…
The Ladder Analogy
We’ve made it through Valentine’s Day. I’ve talked with many people who don’t enjoy it, not because they dislike love, but because of the expectations it creates. The pressure to…
Refill Your Cup
Self-care isn’t indulgent. It’s maintenance. And sometimes it looks like dinner with friends in the middle of the chaos.
When Small Things Hijack Our Focus
I can remember being in first grade, watching my teacher erasing the words on the chalkboard (yes, chalkboard....I've been around a minute). Only she didn't erase ALL the markings.
Burnout Isn’t Always Fast
Burnout can happen at 115mph or 5mph. Boundaries and managing our mental boardroom can give us guidewires for direction, gas for our tank and inspiration to keep going when we really want to quit.