Last week I shared an easy way to purge the doom and gloom that can get captured in our journal writing in Key to Journaling Insights:Dump the Garbage. Today I’d like to share how you can unplug from the energetic garbage that can surround you. For many people who feel too much, isolation can become…
In many of my appearances and my books I talk about the power of journaling. From the release of emotions to getting clear about what we want and don’t want, journaling can be a fabulous tool for self-discovery. However, I sometimes hear people tell me they struggle with journaling because they believe it just…
The wind is howling, it’s too cold to go outside and the sky is dark. This would not be so bad if it was a lazy Sunday afternoon and you were looking forward to staying in and watching movies with your favorite companions. But what if it lasted a few days? A few weeks? A…
Ahh, it is etched into our minds. That date on the calendar or the number on the scale that will be the final destination of our journey to happiness. That’s when we can finally do all the things we’ve been putting off like getting out and socializing, dating again, wearing pretty clothes, going to…
No matter what you are going through in life – medical struggles, loss, recovery, weight loss, business struggles, or just general life issues, having a support system around you is critical for healing what ails you and handling what comes your way. Who’s in your circle? Who are your cheerleaders, your confidants, and your…
Most of us have a friend or relative who spends a lot of money on gifts. No matter how much they tell you the price is irrelevant, you still feel the need to match their effort. Regardless of your (or her) financial situation, spending more than you want on a gift is a common dilemma…
We all know that the holidays are a time that we are supposed to be grateful for all we have and everyone in our lives. But what about those family members, relatives and even people in our past for which we still hold resentment? How do we move past that to truly enjoy having them…
When you begin to observe cycles that seem to repeat in your life, they’re invitations to do things differently this time around. It takes the magic of mindfulness not to be reactive and give in to the old comfortable habits. The following exercise will help you begin working with your Map. Step 1: The In-Vision…
Codependent Land is when you’ve given up your power and you need to be needed. Are you trying to fix someone? Are you being supportive even to yours and the other person’s detriment? We don’t want to recognize this in ourselves but it’s important to know when you have landed back in a position of…
For many of us Daylight Savings Times means “an extra hour.” In reality it means one extra hour that first night, followed by feeling sleepy earlier and waking up too soon in the morning, at least for the first few days as our bodies adjust. Does this change in the clock make you feel more…
