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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
Be Here, Now!
You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase “Be here, now.” It’s a way to remind ourselves that life is lived in the present moment, and it’s well
Be Your Own BFF
It doesn’t matter whether I’m having trouble learning a new dance step, stumped on a piece of writing that has an all-too-soon deadline or forgot
Life Is Meant for Joy!
A woman is running on the treadmill next to me at the gym, moaning and complaining the whole time. How miserable she is at having
Quit Inflicting “BUT” on Yourself!
While I was waiting for my dance class to start, I watched an instructor patiently coach a couple through what was obviously one of their
DESTRESS WITH A GREEN BREAK
Spring! Such a glorious time of year. Trees sprouting white and pink blossoms, tender new green leaves on bushes and plants, more sunlight, less gray.
UNTWIST YOUR KNICKERS!
“Don’t get your knickers in a twist” is one of my favorite sayings. To myself, sigh. Because frankly, I find myself too often getting my
SHIFT!
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far far away–well, no, actually right here on Planet Earth, and not all that long ago, there was
New Year Resolutions – Yikes!
Here we are, at another New Year, that time when we set resolutions for the coming 12 months. Or try to. But here’s the thing,
“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!