How to Help Teens Recognize and Tame Perfectionism

The teenage mind is quite possibly one of the most complex systems on the planet.  Just because we managed to survive our own teen struggles, doesn’t necessarily leave us well prepared to help our kids.  Teens today face pressures we never dreamed of—college entrance exams, peer pressure from social media, lack of worthwhile role models [...]

My Top 9 Excuses For Not Being Around Much Lately (Part 3…)

Allrighty then… I know you have been waiting for it.   The characters have been developed.  The plot has thickened, and here we are at the climax and conclusion of my dramatic list of excuses for neglecting my blog.  If you missed Part 1 or Part 2, take a moment to get up to speed. [...]

Why, Unlike Penelope, I Love Vacations.

I recently read a post by one of my favorite blog authors, Penelope Trunk. In her typically contrarian style, she shared her deep dislike of vacations.  Her list was convincing: If you need a vacation, it is a sign that you don’t like your life. Self-discipline is the key to success in life and vacations [...]

Rosanne’s Nuts!

I have to admit that I have never been a fan of Rosanne Barr and I don’t much like reality shows with the exception of The Real Housewives, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Cake Boss, Myth Busters, Chopped, Iron Chef, and Man vs. Food…but I caught a pre-debut interview with Rosanne on [...]

Have You Become Invisible?

On a recent visit to Hearst Castle with one of my dearest friends (Gina), I had a life defining moment… I realized I had become invisible! One night at sunset, Gina and I hit the gorgeous California coastline for a little exercise and fresh air.  She ran to the North.  She is a runner. I [...]

What’s Your One Thing?

I am blessed with friends who are strong, courageous, inspiring, intelligent, and wise women. On a recent “girls getaway” with my friend Tricia, a renowned author and intuitive counselor, we engaged in a compelling conversation about “that one thing.” Let me explain… It seems we all have one thing that is so coveted that we [...]

Use Your Superpowers to Increase Your Happiness.

Anyone plugging through the routine of life realizes that finding happiness is a daily pursuit.   It is a conscious choice we make to put ourselves into the right state of mind.  Certain practices can get us there more quickly—like engaging your superpowers.    It only takes one episode of Planet Earth to make you realize [...]

Understanding the Normalcy Bias Could Save Your Life.

I am going to tell you a true story of personal tragedy.  It was one of the most valuable learning experiences of my life.  I have one regret…I wish I would have understood a strange phenomenon called the normalcy bias.  The formal definition is the phenomenon of disbelieving one’s situation when faced with grave and [...]

The One Big Thing That Oprah Winfrey Does Better Than 99.999% of the Population

I recently stumbled upon an interview Piers Morgan was hosting with Oprah Winfrey on the opening night of his new show.  I love Oprah.  She gives away cars and gets down with the people, so naturally I watched.  As one of the wealthiest and most generous women on the planet, it’s hard to dispute her [...]

I Draw the Line When You Mess With My Zodiac Sign!

It took me years to finally accept that life sometimes just ain’t fair.  But I draw the line when you mess with my sign.  Have you heard the news?  A lot of us have been living a big fat astrological lie according to recent headlines.  It turns out that a significant percentage of the population [...]

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