In personal relationships and professional settings bridges can be burned, making it nearly impossible to recover from or repair. This can have many lasting impacts. Personally, it can strain other relationships, impact mental and emotional health, and make healing difficult. In professional life it can damage reputations, make future collaborations difficult, or even reduce further […]

Does this Blog Post title intrigue you at all – or maybe confuse you?  Let me explain.  Inspired by a quote by American singer, songwriter, and actress Demi Lovato, “just because you can’t see mental illness like you can see a broken bone, doesn’t mean it’s not as detrimental or devastating to a family or […]

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 […]

I heard the quote “whisper with intent, don’t yell to get attention” and it made me think about one of my 2025 intentions ….”no yelling”.  Many wouldn’t picture me to be a “yeller.” It is actually a “secret demon” of mine that I have worked on a lot over the years.  However, when I am […]

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 […]

In a world with nearly 8 billion people, it’s easy to forget how unique and rare your individual existence is. Yet, one of the greatest privileges you can experience is simply being yourself. The world, in all its vastness, is shaped by the singular combination of thoughts, experiences, and actions that belong to each person. […]

You make decisions every day, big and small, that shape your life and the world around you. Whether it’s choosing what to eat for breakfast or how to spend your time, your choices are the silent architects of your reality. Beyond personal consequences, the choices you make ripple outward, creating change in ways you may […]