You remember George Bailey in the classic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”.  The times were so tough that he found himself lamenting that it “may have been better if he was never born”.  The story then unfolds with Clarence (the angel who is earning his...

We can all agree that everyone has some degree of stress in their lives.  Stress can range from a little every now and again (acute/manageable) to a lot all the time (chronic/overwhelming).  When we’re stressed, it often makes it difficult to manage our thoughts,...

The benefits of having meaningful relationships in your life are enormous!  You live longer, have lower blood pressure, bolster your immune system and are more physically fit.  But relationships require care and nurturing because even the strongest ones can break...

The road of life is filled with curves, detours, and bad weather. Here’s the key to enjoying the journey…… Life is amazing. It is the gift that each of us was given, with the purpose to make a certain change in the world. Whether you will become some accomplished...

New beginnings always feel exhilarating especially after a challenging time. As we leave 2020 in the rear- view mirror, our hopes are high for an end to the pandemic and a return to “normalcy” in 2021. While I never lived through a pandemic before, I have had...

Self-care is a term that has been around for some time now.  However, Self-care began “trending” on social media, television, and in magazines when COVID-19 hit last year.  Although washing our hands, wearing a face covering, and cleaning our surfaces are very...

Did you know that stress can compromise your health, sleep, relationships, and overall quality of life? The most important and effective tool you have to reign in stress is your mind. The good news is that your mind is all yours! No one can take it away from you and...

My friend nailed it. He said; “Imagine you are driving a car and you are putting one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake at the same time. That’s what I hear you are doing.” He was right. I had just told him how I really wanted to change some of my habits and...

How many times a day do you find yourself extending grace to other people? I find myself extending grace to others throughout every day. Sometimes my grace is met with a thank you, sometimes an apology, and sometimes even disbelief. Nonetheless, I continue to be an...

Our mind is a powerful tool.  Unfortunately, that tool can be a “double edged sword”.  On the one hand it helps us solve problems, make decisions, and control our movements.  But then it can suddenly bring us to a “screeching halt".  As we continue on our path toward...

The alarm clock just went off… do you hit the snooze button, turn over and go back to sleep, or do you get up and start your day? Do you take the freeway or the surface streets to work today? Are you going to give everything 100% today or just 50%?  Should you have a...

Recent news headlines: “Unprecedented times. Global pandemic. Shelter in place. Death toll rises.” How do you stay strong during these challenging times? Here’s a fact: Our unconscious mind does not distinguish between what is real and what is imagined. So even...