I’ve been preaching the work/life balance message for more than 20 years now. When asked what one thing summarizes why I do what I do, it would be work/life balance. You see, I haven’t always been good at it. In my twenties, I was climbing the corporate ladder while attending night school to obtain my […]
The Virus More Dangerous than COVID-19
Right now, fear and anxiety are sweeping the country and are creating more harm than the COVID-19 itself. How? Because worry and stress make us sick, so even if you don’t get infected, you will feel bad. Talk about a self-fulfilling prophecy! I urge you to take a deep breath, step back, and get a […]
Defy Your Diagnosis & Overcome Any Obstacle
Here we are at the beginning of yet another new year. Some have great anticipation and excitement for what might be, but many others are weighted down with what has been: they have been told they aren’t enough; have listened to negative voices; have experienced painful relationship breakups; have been diagnosed with a disease; deal […]
Tame the Technology Monster for a Happier Holiday
Have you seen the movie, He’s Just Not That Into You? It came out in 2009 and is a hilarious comparison between men and women in the dating world. Watch it some time for a good laugh. One scene in particular is with Drew Barrymore’s character, Mary. She’s sharing with a girlfriend her frustration with […]
Why You Need a Coach
Back in my corporate days, I had a mentor/coach on retainer. It wasn’t that I didn’t feel qualified for the position, but I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I appreciated having someone available to bounce things off of and talk through challenging situations. This resource allowed me to make better decisions, communicate more effectively, […]
Expect Great Things!
I don’t know about you, but I sure learn a lot from my dog and cat. They never attempt anything without first stretching and preparing, and they are always happy to see those they love. What struck me the other day was how Kuma has absolutely no doubts or fears when it comes to his […]
A Safer World Starts at Home
Recently, I was giving a work/life balance training. In it, I shared how I got into the stress management business. I tell the story of my entire life falling apart and not knowing what to do and how to cope because my parents never sat me down and gave me the “stress talk.” I dropped […]
Burning Hot Flames: Extreme Stress & How to Not Get Burned
One of my ultimate favorite goofy movies is Clue. You remember…the board game we used to play when we were kids? (Okay, I just dated myself). The movie is a riot. At one point, Mrs. White, under extreme stress, starts talking about how she felt like burning hot flames were radiating from her face and […]
Kick the Stress-Eating Habit
Stress is quickly becoming our country’s number one killer. It is the culprit behind many diseases and illnesses. Stress is also one of the biggest contributions to our obesity problem. Why? Because we don’t deal with it in a healthy manner. Instead, we turn to drugs, alcohol and yes, food. Food seems to comfort us […]
