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Enough is enough
WHAT IS ENOUGH? Enough, what it is and what it means, has been coming up in conversations around me. The questions sound like: When do I know I have enough (money, happiness, success)? How do I know that I am enough (of a spouse, parent, professional, friend)? [...]
Make Transitions Easier
What makes transitions easier? It's the time of transitions - summer is ending, more people are on the roads in the mornings/afternoons during commute time, and the school bells are ringing. When life is in transition, what makes it easier? Preparation. Time management. Routines. Expectations (solid vs. [...]
Enneagram personality test
If you've ever been curious about your Enneagram and want to learn more about it, I invite you to do so. I'm running and Enneagram Special for $99
I’m rubber, you’re glue.
Do you remember the playground saying: I'm rubber, you're glue; Whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you! I recently ran across a Brené Brown quote that takes this playground saying and classes it up a bit, making it easier to understand as an adult. [...]
Like a River
Recently, my family took a hike to a local Colorado state park. This particular hiking spot was a dam that is now a broken, and it's flowing! With all of the rain that we've had recently, a sizeable river is rushing through with a mighty force. In [...]
Saying I’m sorry
Saying "I'm sorry", and taking responsibility for actions, is a amazing skill that can be learned and strengthened. Here's a formula for giving an apology and repairing, with kudos to @sylviaduckwort. Using this as a framework can help strengthen your relationships with others, and with yourself. P.S. [...]
Change is a Catalyst
Peter Walsh, best selling author said: "What I know for sure is that when your declutter - whether it's your home, your head, or your heart - it is astounding what will flow into that space that will enrich you, your life, and your family." My progression [...]
This is a tough one
Fears. This is a tough one. I went to bed last night afraid, and woke up this morning in fear. You see, my husband is a high-school teacher in Aurora, Colorado. And, some days I'm afraid when he goes to work. He serves a community and student [...]
Morning Crankies
This morning, I had a case of the morning crankies. I wanted some moments to myself - drink my coffee, feed the animals - prior to the 'get up and get to school routine'. What I wanted and had planned for, didn't happen. Kids up early, pets [...]
Emotional flooding explained
Emotional flooding is a phrase used by John and Julie Gottman of the Gottman Institute. The concept is that emotions have a very strong impact on a persons' senses, and sometimes, the emotions are so strong that it creates a visceral response and explode inside or [...]
The Time is Now 👉
Ever find yourself stressing over the smallish things, getting increasingly frustrated close to dinner time, and maybe snapping at those around you when you're overwhelmed? Ready to adjust those behaviors and reactions? The time is now to (re)learn strategies that can create more fluidity during your day.
Hello from Colorado!
Adjusting the way we come across can encourage more positive interactions with others. This has a positive effect on your brain. One of my favorite concepts to teach kids (and *ahem* adults) is about 'bucket filling.' Just search Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol [...]