At some point, we all have had to deal with a situation that was out of our control. Whether it is the global pandemic, a car accident, financial difficulties, or the death of a loved one, these events can cause… Read More ›
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The Challenge of Change
Happy New Year! If you are one of the roughly 41% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions, I have some good news and some not so good news for you. Over 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned within… Read More ›
Autumn Opportunities
There is something transformative about the change of seasons, and autumn is a truly special season. The leaves are changing colors and falling from the trees; the weather is cooler and crisper, and there’s renewed energy in the air. Autumn… Read More ›
Think (and Live) Outside The Box
Catchphrases are, well, catchy. They tend to be short, straight to the point, and memorable. Some are motivating. Just do it. Some are instructive. Make it work. Some are inquisitive. Where’s the beef? And some are downright dismissive. Sashay away…. Read More ›
No Rush
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, social media’s meme and quote game have been taken to the next level. Every day, there are words and images that provide a sort of panoramic view of the pandemic from different perspectives. They run the… Read More ›
Building Blocks
2017 was a year of unexpected and, quite often, unwanted changes. While change is a normal part of life, the changes that occurred last year felt anything but normal. Moving. Grieving the end of a significant relationship. Coping with a… Read More ›
Three Years Ago . . .
For the past few days, I have felt out of sorts a bit. It doesn’t feel like a resurgence of the depression and the anxiety, but something is amiss. What is it? PMS? Stress? Allergies? I couldn’t put my finger or… Read More ›
Upgrade
Yesterday, I made the decision to end a decade long relationship. Like most relationships, this one wasn’t perfect, and for awhile, it worked rather well. Then, things began to change. Small annoyances and inconveniences morphed into significant issues, and despite… Read More ›