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Declutter Your Heart
We speak of decluttering our spaces–our homes, garages, offices–but how often do we think of decluttering ourselves? As in letting go of outdated emotions, the
Fall Seven Times! Really.
You would think that highly successful people, whatever their profession or occupation, are highly successful because, well, they know how to do something and keep
Another Life Lesson From My Dog
I have 2 dogs, both rescues. One of them is a German Shepherd mix, aka Baer, who had been tethered to a pole in a
Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys
One of my pet peeves (I, who spend entirely too much time driving the California freeways) is drivers who don’t use their turn signals. Come
SMILE! You’ll Live Longer
I don’t think my ballroom instructor/dance partner was concerned with my longevity when he barked “You gotta smile!” at me as we practiced for an
Take Back Your Life!
One of the unexpected consequences of the pervasiveness of social media in our daily lives is the bleed-over into our real lives–the lives we experience
Love Is Like Fairy Dust
You can sprinkle love anywhere! Anytime. Just like fairy dust. It’s not love as in “hugs and kisses,” as nice as those are, it’s love
Three Surprisingly Powerful Words: Tell Me More
The first month of the New Year is traditionally when we give thought to what we might want next in our lives. As in wanting
Life Is Meant For Joy!
Really? With bills to pay, rent to cover, kids to corral, too much to do in too little time, especially with the Holidays upon us
Ho-Ho-Ho, the Joy of Saying “No”
Ah, the upcoming Holiday Season–starting with Thanksgiving and ramping up through Christmas, with no let-up until the beginning of the year. For those who are already tired
Label Yourself for Your Good
The mind-body connection is real. It’s not just a cute phrase, the brain actually releases certain hormones and other chemicals in direct response to our
Be A Champion in Your Own Life
The Paris Olympics were superb. The opportunity to watch the very best of the best athletes at the top of their game was phenomenal. Yet
“Phoenix Rising: Surviving Catastrophic Loss–Fires, Floods, Hurricanes and Tornadoes” is the story of my experience with the Woolsey Fire that took place in Los Angeles and Ventura counties in November 2018. The fire burned 96,949 acres and destroyed 1,643 structures including my home. Sudden, destructive disasters happen every day to people around the world.
Somehow you have to rebuild, literally from the ground up, your entire world. But how? How do you get past the agony of all that was lost? That’s what this book offers–the steps to move forward, how to rise from the ashes and create a new story that can sustain you now and in the years ahead. Phoenix Rising is available at Amazon in paperback, audiobook and Kindle.
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, Practical Podcast
As those who have been reading my newsletters know, I’m a firm believer that inside all of us is an often hidden optimistic perspective that can help us find greater happiness and success. Discovering that inspiring inner gem is what Up! is all about. It’s down to earth and uses easy, practical tips and real-life examples with a dash of humor to turn even the most negative situation around.
The podcasts are released on the first and third Tuesday of each month. You can hear them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and on YouTube. Enjoy!