Do you ever catch yourself saying things like “I should be more productive,” “I should have gone to the store today,” or “I shouldn’t feel this way?” If so, you’re not alone. The word “should” seems innocent, maybe even helpful at times; but, in reality, it’s often a subtle (or not so subtle) form of […]

5 Tips to Help All relationships can be complex; marriage may take the lead in the complexity.  Two humans with an evolving partnership that thrives on mutual respect, shared goals, and effective communication. One foundational aspect of any marriage is understanding the roles each partner assumes – both in and outside the home. These roles […]

Life doesn’t always go as planned. A job falls through. A relationship ends. A dream detours. When challenges hit, your first instinct may be to ask, “Why is this happening to me?”  What if the better question is “How is this happening for me?” This simple change in perspective can transform how you navigate life’s ups and […]

…Together I often write about the premise behind what I do – focusing on overall well-being through 5 fields of health (emotional, mental, physical, financial, and spiritual). I don’t often talk about the services I offer to help through these fields or where I do most of this work. First, where.  Any services I offer […]

Self-talk, the internal dialogue you have with yourself, is a constant stream of thoughts, beliefs, and judgments; and often reflects your attitudes and values. It’s the silent voice in your head that helps you interpret the world around you and can influence your emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being. This inner chatter is natural, it’s human. […]

5 Key Strategies (with one main concept) I was working out the other day and the online trainer said, “keep pushing – those who win aren’t afraid of losing.”  Reread that “those who win aren’t afraid of losing!”  Pretty neat statement.  With every win, there is bound to be a loss at some point.  If […]

5 Key Principles to Obtain It From a series I watched not too long ago, a quote “when everything seems to be lacking in integrity, find it in yourself. You can change the world” stuck with me. Integrity, or the adherence to moral and ethical principles, the consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, and principles, […]

The quote from an unknown source that I put in this week’s newsletter inspired me to write more on “how”.  For starters, yes, I have a newsletter that can land in your inbox each week – with real life stories, experiences, advice, and challenges. It usually also includes a look into the world of random […]

…or Won’t In a cognitive sense, can’t is a way of stating that something is impossible or not allowed. It’s a powerful word, often used to establish boundaries – whether self-imposed or externally. The psychological impact has a profound effect on your mindset. Saying can’t often shapes your perception of what is possible. When used […]

Embracing the Freedom of Being Imperfect Does it ever seem to you (like it does me) that we live in a world that measures success, worth, and beauty against such a narrow set of standards that it’s easy to fall in the trap of feeling like we don’t “measure up?” Expectations can feel overwhelming. Perhaps […]