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Part One Working women and how we manage our days are subjects that can inspire thousands to take to their computer. I can shed a universal truth with you – we are tired. No matter when they came through, women of all types and ages and ranges are simply pooped. Let it be noted, men [...]
Part One Note to self: the past 24 hours have provided, yet again, a reminder that it is oh-so-important to fill oneself up with the good, the lovely and the positive. Let’s see, we have the dear friend of mine who ran into her ex and felt terrible about herself ‘all over again’, the neighbor [...]
Part One Divorce and all it entails. The reality of it all was exhilarating and filled with fear and terror. I was sad, angry, exhausted, happy and determined all at the same time. The moment I realized my marriage was over rocked me to my core. How the hell am I going to do this, [...]
How do you take care of your emotions? Use boundaries and take care of you. Just as fences are for safe playgrounds, boundaries are for safe relationships. Part One Have you heard about the concept of boundaries and how to create more boundaries in your life lately? Whether this concept was introduced to you through [...]
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Part One Ew it’s kinda nasty out there isn’t it? Storms and earthquakes, big and small, continuing fights about the budget and the continuing wars we face. And I could go on. Frustration with the simple inability to ‘get back to normal’ is shared across the country. Things seem dicey and patience appears to be [...]
(depth of awareness by asking better questions) Part One When it comes to self-help, self exploration, transformation, growth, etc. they all have one thing in common – you get better results by going deeper and asking better questions. So what exactly do I mean by this somewhat obvious and ominous statement? Let’s dive in and [...]
(…..or what to do when the kids are screaming and your client is calling) Part One You know those dreaded working-at-home moments? The afternoon your most important client calls and really needs your attention, and in a you-couldn’t-plan-this if-you-had-to moment, your daughter has to use the bathroom and it is an emergency (!) AND [...]
And so, it happens again, you are left upset, hurt, bewildered and disoriented. And let’s not forget scared. Yet, if someone were to ask you, “How are things?” or, “What’s new?” the last thing you would do is reply with “I’ve just been abused and I’m not sure what to do.” Denial, the ever-powerful emotion [...]
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Wes Day, a verbal and emotional abuse survivor penned this poem in response to a conversation we had discussing the impact of verbal abuse. He used poetry as a coping tool, writing it out is a great option for helping you manage this abuse as journals offer no judgment and are a safe place to put your fears and frustrations.
Note to self: the past 24 hours have provided, yet again, a reminder that it is oh-so-important to fill oneself up with the good, the lovely and the positive. Let’s see, we have the dear friend of mine who ran into her ex and felt terrible about herself ‘all over again’, the neighbor who can’t [...]
So this whole Oprah thing has been a fascinating journey into what makes me tick, what makes others tick and how people view themselves. Lest you wonder what the heck I am talking about here’s the deal: Oprah has her own TV network and the Oprah Network (OWN) created a contest to win your own [...]
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She casually mentions this ‘beach week’ thing and how she and five of her good friends would like to go and have the entire ‘senior year’ experience. Without even hesitating, I offered a ‘sure’ remembering how it felt to be 18, wanting to be my very own person, having the freedom to decide what I wanted [...]
Maybe it is that very word ‘boss’ – the boss of the department, the boss of the organization, the boss of the team – but it connotes authority and if one isn’t careful to keep appropriate limits, it can result in becoming the boss of you. When this boss that you work for and support [...]
Apparently March is National Women’s History Month. Not much fanfare for this, in fact I’m not sure I even knew it existed. In the interest of supporting this celebratory note for all of us gals, I can shed a bit of history with you – we are tired. No matter when they came through, women [...]
2010 is making it’s way quickly, a blizzard on the east, disaster in Haiti and continued fighting about how we offer healthcare. It seems to me that the simplest if often the most overlooked - the biggest gift we could offer anyone is to better ourselves. With the internet and social media changing how we [...]
A quirky thought swept over me the other day. The word ‘yes’, not simply the word as defined by the idea of trying something new or just going along and being Mrs. Nice Guy, but the actual ‘idea’ of yes is incredibly empowering. A bit skeptical are you? I am not proposing that you take [...]
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It’s an inside job baby! Close the wallet and open the soul. Aren’t many of us guilty of this? We feel bad, lonely, not worthy, depressed, or sad, and we reach for the easy fix. A quick trip to the mall. A dinner out in a new outfit. A fast car. New kitchen cabinets! And [...]
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Gravity: grav-i-tee – Noun, plural, the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth, heaviness or weight. When you think of the word Gravity, what comes to mind? Falling, heavy, inevitable, unstoppable, powerful, inertia, age, etc. What about the expression, “the gravity of the situation” which means [...]
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“The Secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, nor to anticipate troubles, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha Do you remember the first time you heard about this phenomenon called “living in the moment?” The concept [...]
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And away we go! They are here again! The holidays have arrived and the daily demands of time, money and resources begin. These little thoughts, nudges and whispers are for you, not for your kids, your spouse or your family. Simply for you, and you alone. These aren’t tips for how to cook, what to [...]
On this life train that moves at warp speed, I am an eager passenger that enjoys the ride. Just like the rest of us, some of my days are better than others. And for those occasional days hit by some sort of hormone bounce or lack of sleep or too many encounters with plain ole [...]
WOW. Spoke to the Alexandria City Sheriff’s staff yesterday at their company retreat and all I can say is that we all owe a thank you to those that serve us in other ways. Yesterday was a day of gratitude for our veterans, I claim today as a day of gratitude for all of those [...]
Early this morning Sadie (my 2yr old female rescue) went nuts in the house, barking, running and panting, trying to get me to understand that something huge was happening outside. This is unusual for her, as she is a lady of leisure and loves sleeping, especially on her back with all four paws in the [...]
Last year I made an abrupt left turn in my career and at the same time, an abrupt decision – I vowed to give up the news. All of it. The daily paper, the 6:00pm update, even the Letterman notations about the odd comings and goings we all share. I decided that it was best [...]
So here I am trying to figure out what makes sense, what will guide and mostly (and most importantly), what will help. My goal is to provide usable insight and tips to help manage the emotions we all experience and yet, never really know what to do with. Sure, we cry, drink, cuss, eat, ponder [...]
Just back from taking my youngest to see a few colleges and I’m absolutely exhausted. It wasn’t the driving or the walking (I have seen more dorm rooms than I care to share – between Kat and her brother and stepsisters we’ve seen 18 colleges), it was the emotional energy we put into this ‘perfect’ [...]
A HUGE thank you to Lori Brooks from 97.1 WASH-FM for interviewing me this morning. In addition to her morning show, Lori hosts a Sunday program, ‘Women of Vision’ at 7:30 a.m. (I know, it’s early) and interviewed me today. She is fabulous, a big thank you!
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