The topic of resilience in positive psychology deals with the ability to handle the challenges of life, challenges that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Some people have the capacity to endure difficult, even tragic, life events, and come back a stronger person than before. This capacity is the hallmark of a Read more…
I was on a webinar recently and was struck by a statement the webinar leader, a highly-respected business woman, coach and leader made, that the rate of change we are experiencing now, today, is the slowest it is ever going to be in our lifetime. We are living in the Read more…
“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” ~ Roald Dahl I really love this wise quote by Roald Dahl. Being a somewhat driven type, nonsense is not always something I’ve necessarily embraced. The more I’ve lived and learned, though, the more I’ve come to realize Read more…
It’s hard for me to believe that I started my coaching practice in 2011 – this year will be 7 years! It’s been an incredible journey, it’s going strong and I’m looking towards the future. Change is part of life and as I’ve grown and changed over the years, my Read more…
All of us have gifts – strengths and abilities that are unique to us, in a combination that is equally unique. One of the best things about the work I do is watching clients light up when they discover what their unique character strengths are and how they can use Read more…
It’s hard to believe that we are already into May and that summer is just around the corner. Summer in the Rocky Mountains is about getting outdoors. It typically runs June-September and people around here don’t like to waste a minute of it. There’s lots of activities to choose from, Read more…
Do you use your innate strengths and talents to achieve your aims? Do you even know what they are? Most people don’t! All of us have gifts – special abilities and assets that we were either born with or have developed over time. Join me for a 6 week live Read more…
Having a balanced life, one in which your energies are relatively evenly divided among work, play and emotional and spiritual sustenance is hugely important. But today I want to talk briefly about another sort of balance that is equally crucial to develop. I’m referring to physical balance and agility, which Read more…
We just got a new puppy this week, so this seems like a great time to take an in-depth look at how our pets affect us. No discussion about health would be complete without mentioning the profound positive effects of pet ownership on both emotional and physical health. The 2017-2018 Read more…
In my last article, I explained why you should consider developing your own personalized wellness plan. I also emphasized the importance of approaching your wellness plan as a living, breathing document, one that is carefully designed to help you reach your wellness goals, rather than an inflexible set of rules Read more…