I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about risk-taking. I’ve also been doing a lot of thinking about finally, finally following your dreams. So many of us accept the mantle of responsibility too early. And then we wear it, all day, every day, for the rest of our lives. But what about those dreams? When…
Today’s power words from my Show Up! Journal free-write. Like many of us, I often set myself insurmountable goals. Or, allow me to clarify, they seem insurmountable. But, I keep at it. That’s all there is. I think that’s all any of us can do. We keep going. We keep showing up. We keep working…
Today’s Show Up! Journal free-write power words. I don’t buy that whole, “It’s the journey not the destination,” thing. I can relax and enjoy the ride a whole lot better if I’m not driving around in circles. Granted, I might see things from a different perspective each time on the circle, and I might learn…
Here are today’s Show Up! Journal power words. I love that these words came to me during the fee-write. I aim to experience or learn something new every day. Sometimes it is as banal as driving somewhere via a new route. Sometimes it’s the inspiration for a new book. Whatever the spark, I relish the…
Here are today’s power words from my Show Up! Journal free-write. Let’s face it. We’re not all Jedi. Even though Yoda can expect to “do or not do, there is no try,” the rest of us? We fail. We fail a lot, (until we don’t). The key is to keep trying. Because if you aren’t…
Today’s power words from my Show Up! Journal free-write. I’ve been thinking a lot about the nervousness and anxiety that so many of us feel before we go on stage, embark on a new project, take up any new challenge, and sometimes meet new people or even go outside. Anxiety can be crippling, and yet,…
Self-acceptance is like American Ninja Warrior for the soul. The obstacle course is your own interior landscape. You have to run that gauntlet, And what’s more, you are the only one who can do it. No one else can endow you with your self acceptance. Others can help you practice and do the work, but…
When your priorities change so can your vision board. Here’s my latest. As you can see in comparison to my last one, I still love my critters, I still want to work on behalf of the earth and the animals. Now, I have added music and speaking about creativity, happiness, goal-setting, and Fulfillment. I still…
How to balance your checkbook How to navigate IRAs, 401K’s and their importance How to listen to your friends, partners, lovers when you are in the middle of an argument How to generate invoices, contracts, and other financial transaction related pieces How to keep track of your credit card debt, determine the best credit cards…
When last we met, we talked about eye contact and I said I would address what shy or reserved people can do to facilitate interactions with others. In groups, people who are more reserved sometimes have issues. And if you have anxiety about groups, it can be even more challenging. Here are my top three…
