What does happiness mean to you? Is it spending time with loved ones, being outdoors in nature, a new puppy? Or is it something less tangible – that feeling of satisfaction you get from a job well done, or a goal attained? Here’s what Webster’s has to say: Happiness: good Read more…
The world seems to be changing faster than ever. Whether we’re dealing with personal setbacks, professional challenges, or the increasing uncertainty in our social and political landscapes, resilience is what allows us to adapt, recover, and grow stronger. But what exactly is resilience, and how can we cultivate more of Read more…
Every January, millions of people set their New Year’s resolutions—losing weight, starting an exercise routine, changing careers. Yet, by February, many of those goals have already fallen by the wayside. Why? It’s not usually a lack of desire or ability but rather unseen obstacles that prevent progress. If you’ve ever Read more…
It’s here…..the holiday season is here. Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, the season is in full swing. Whatever your holiday style, be it going to events and parties, or casual and laid back time with family and friends, the common denominator seems to be lots more occasions to potentially Read more…
Tonight was my 613th day streak of learning French on Duolingo – and I’m having so much fun with it. My mother was from Quebec, Canada, the only French-speaking province in Canada, so a lot of French was spoken in my home growing up. While I picked up quite a Read more…
I was having a discussion recently about the wellness wheel in coaching and how helpful it can be in giving someone an overview of where they are in life. You may be wondering what, exactly, is a wellness wheel. A wellness wheel, or wheel of life as it is also Read more…
One of the topics that comes up when I work with clients is the matter of sleep – getting enough of it and getting good quality sleep. There is lots of information out there these days about what we can do to feel and look our best as the years Read more…
Of all the topics I work with clients on, burnout seems to be right up there. The pace of life seems to pick up more as the years go by and some of us can get so caught up in it, we don’t realize it until we are teetering on Read more…
I’m a big planner and always have been. Not everyone is by nature, I know, but it does help me to stay organized and on top of my schedule. It seems that the demand to accomplish more in less time is increasing, especially in the world of work. I think Read more…
I’m writing this on July 7, 2024, and it is Ringo Starr’s 84th birthday today. I got to see him in concert last year with his All Starr Band – Edgar Winter, Steve Lukather of Toto, Hamish Stuart of Average White Band, and Colin Hay of Men at Work, all Read more…