Because Life Will Bump Into You

Towards the end of 2018, I made a pact with one of my dearest friends, Kevin, that we would only fill ourselves up and surround ourselves with the things that…

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We all have reasons not to trust

  In an era of uncertainty, global upheaval and disrupted work and family life, it’s becoming more and more difficult to remain vulnerable, trusting and open. When everyday stresses intrude…

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Why You Should Care a Little Less

  “I’m really struggling with this one class I teach,” my friend told me over lunch.   I nodded, knowing how stressful the last year has been for her in…

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Confront Your Duck

    We all complain.   Your puppy pees on the carpet for the umpteenth time. Your favorite series airs its final episode. Your laptop crashes and the repair technician…

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The Sugar Cookie Effect

  Life isn’t fair.   Most of us struggle with this basic tenet of life. We don’t always understand why some people get the good end of the stick of…

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The Wake-up Call

  Last week, Kimberly Spreen-Glick, an innovator and change agent in the fitness industry – and someone who I consider a huge mentor (though we’ve never met in person) –…

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The Open-Hearted Truth Teller

  “You know what we’re going to put you in?” she said.   My eyes rolled back in my head at the tangible excitement in her voice. I knew that…

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Take your trait down and turn it around

We all have negative traits that come up during certain circumstances. Whether it’s at work, in traffic, or in our relationships – whether it’s when we’re stressed, full of fear,…

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