My Thoughts and Stories

Our garages aren’t the only victims of disorganization and clutter. Emotional clutter can be just as damaging to our way of life. Have you ever faced a giant decluttering project? Several years ago, I decided I wanted to create space so another car would fit in beside...

Sometimes we feel afraid for good reason. Other times, it holds us back. Is fear protecting or controlling you? How do you know? As an adult, you might think of fear as something to avoid at all costs. As a child, you were told, don’t be afraid but be strong. Some...

Are you blind to your blessings? Do you take things for granted? Let’s talk about how to truly appreciate what we’ve been given… I overheard someone recently say, “I realize before the pandemic how many things I took for granted. I now see those days differently and...

Are you someone who is constantly going and doing? Let’s talk about the problem with productivity and why you might want to slow down... Growing up, I loved to read. To sit on my bed and absorb one Nancy Drew book or Hardy Boys novel after another was the best. When I...

What is YOUR energy in relationships? How do other people experience you? Sometimes it’s different than you might assume! Recently, we talked about recognizing the energy-givers and the energy-drainers in our lives. Sometimes those things are activities, and sometimes...

Rotten emotions and bad attitudes can ruin the beauty in your life. But, you can fix it! Let’s talk about recognizing your emotional trash… I love walking on the beach on warm summer mornings. Granted, with five compression fractures right now, I haven’t been able to...

Contrary to our deep desire, forgiveness is not a one-and-done deal. Forgiveness is a process. Here’s what it looks like… Last week, we talked about the big benefits of forgiving those who have hurt us – even when it’s hard. This week, let’s take it one step further:...

Are you struggling with how to practice forgiveness? You’re not alone, but you CAN learn healthy forgiveness habits! Here's how... One woman, who had been divorced for a couple of years told me, “It took a lot longer than I thought, but I’m finally free of the...

As you build your new post-Corona life, what energy drainers do you need to remove? What energy givers will you make space for? As we all begin to find ourselves transitioning back to “life as usual” in the wake of COVID-19 re-openings, it’s a good time for us to stop...

It’s often easy to recognize other’s delusions, but it’s harder to see the ways we deceive ourselves. Let’s take a look at five of those ways now… I know it’s been a while since many of us have had guests in our homes, but think back to your pre-Corona days… Did you...