Happiness is something we all strive for, but what is it exactly? Genuine happiness is difficult to describe because joy and feeling satisfied are different for each of us. You may feel happy meeting your friends for drinks while I feel happy enjoying a quiet walk on the beach or you may enjoy a seven-course […]
We can change our lives in remarkable ways by changing our internal narrative. Too often, we don\’t pay attention to what we tell ourselves. Here are some things to STOP saying to yourself if you are serious about manifesting a better life. What you attract is a combination of your conscious (5%) and subconscious (95%)
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In part 2 of this series, we saw the unfolding of my nightmare. Join me as we continue the journey with this final installment of my 3-part series. Discover with me how to navigate the hurricanes that throw you off your path and see the silver linings in those dark clouds. Everything becomes a challenge
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Welcome back for part 2 of my 3-part series. Last time we met I introduced you to my dream. Let’s see what happens next. My dream shattered on a hot summer day in August of 1990. It was Wednesday the 8th, shortly after 8:00 p.m. The tragic events crashed down on me with brutal force
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In this three-part series, I’ll share with you a true story, my very own journey to self-care. It’s my hope that you’ll glean from it and find comfort and guidance for your own path along life’s journey. I grew up in Germany and was raised in a strict, catholic home at a time when spanking
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Over 30 years ago, Dr. Shad Helmstetter published his book, “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself.” Since then, people everywhere have become aware of “self-talk,” which describes the process in which we all engage, of having an internal dialogue with ourselves regarding what is happening in our lives. Usually, and unless we become
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Making Time for an Internal Spring-Cleaning Spring is almost here, which means beginning our spring-cleaning rituals. A lot of us though, thanks to spending most of our time at home these days, have been spring-cleaning all year long. But what about the inside? When was the last time you cleaned out your well-being closet? We
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“Depression Peach Cobbler” is what she called it. She made and delivered it to a dozen neighbors all up and down the street after four months of pandemic sheltering. It was one of my 14-year-old granddaughter’s acts of random kindness during the summer of 2020. It actually was a depression era recipe my granddaughter and
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Welcome to February, the month named after the Latin word februum, which means purification, and the one most recognized for Valentine’s Day; a day we often share affections of love with others. The history of Valentine’s Day, St. Valentine, and the circumstances that surround the naming of February 14th as a day of romance are
Complacency Bites In our search for personal growth, there’s a delicate balance between appreciating our wins, having a positive mindset, and recognizing complacency. The truth about complacency is that it can rear up and bite us when we least expect it! I was once interviewing a guest for one of my programs. When the recording came
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