The other day I was noticing that I was feeling particularly drained. I move pretty quickly and with a lot of purpose as a general rule, which I learned to do as a single mom with a large amount of responsibility. That day, however, I just kept stopping in my tracks, or sitting down when I wasn’t [...]
Last week I wrote a blog post on my other website (you can find it here), and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about a quote I used from Jesuit priest and psychotherapist, Anthony de Mello: “Look for things in them that you might have missed because of familiarity, for familiarity breeds staleness, blindness, and boredom. [...]
Hello, dear friends, and happy September to you! Does this time of year find you in the throes of back-to-school? Are you freshly back from travels? Or perhaps the shift out of summer simply means a continuation of your work, whatever work that may be? No matter what your situation, I hope you find yourself in a [...]
Well, dear friends, here we are at the beginning of August 2024, and it’s not new news to anyone that our political future is in a state of deep uncertainty. I mean, really, we’re steeped in this reality, and it’s awfully hard to get away from it. In that sense I apologize for bringing it up here, [...]
I was sitting in the middle school library at my son’s school earlier this week for a very informative meeting, and I became completely distracted by something I saw posted on the wall. It was clearly applicable to the lives of the students, but as a coach, I was really tickled to see how applicable it is [...]
‘Tis the season! As the holidays draw near, I extend my warmest wishes to you for a joyous celebration filled with love, good food, and cherished moments with your dearest ones. Yet, I acknowledge that for many, the holiday season can be more complicated than that. Some familial connections are relaxed and celebratory, while others carry [...]
I have been thinking about assumptions lately and how much they can impact our relationships. While I would like to think of myself as a positive person who is slow to judge, I also tend to over-analyze almost everything! Often I find myself creating elaborate meanings for things that happen without getting information directly from the source. [...]
If you are reguarly overwhelmed, often feel resentful or are just plain tired a lot, you might one of the many people who have a hard time saying "no." Being able to choose what you give your precious time and energy to is vital to having a happy, harmonious life. Every time you say "yes" to something [...]
I know that you, like me, are choosing to be more conscious in your language, especially in your relationships. But don't you have those moments when words just slip out? Whether from frustration, distraction or anger, we all use words we wish we didn't. What about the words always and never? These two small words pack a [...]
I get a weekly newsletter from an amazing therapist and Non-violent Communication expert, LaShelle Charde. The one this week was so helpful, I decided to post it and share it with you. Please visit her website if you would like to sign up to receive these amazing gems in your own email box! Family & Holidays As [...]
On Tuesday evening, I was snuggled up on the couch with a beloved friend, my toddler was bouncing on and off my lap and my teenager was 2000 miles away but as close as a whisper on the other end of the phone line. At one point, the little guy grabbed the phone from my hand and [...]
My toddler and I were at the park the other day, enjoying the last days of our beautiful Portland summer. He loves to swing and the delight on his face as he flies through the air reminds me of the importance of simple pleasure. He can swing for an hour without getting bored or thinking there is [...]
