Goal Setting

Will you join me in creating a theme for 2015?

In the past, I would set goals and make New Year’s resolutions this time of year – and that worked out okay I suppose. I’m not knocking either one of those processes; but the really great stuff that happened in both my personal and professional life was neither a goal nor a resolution. It was…

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Don’t Just Dream It: How to Make Your Dreams a Reality

I like to dip my toe in the water first, and then gradually wade into the ocean. The water seems shockingly cold at first, but by the time my whole body is under, it’s not so bad. After a few seconds, the initial discomfort fades and I start really enjoying myself. Interestingly enough, this is…

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What burden are you carrying – and how is it keeping you stuck?

There’s a powerful quote I’ve had on my bulletin board for years, and it’s not only a favorite, it’s a guiding principle in my life: “Your playing small does not serve the world” – Marianne Williamson Playing big is about connecting with something larger. What would playing big look like to you? Would you write…

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Be Careful What You Wish For: How Your Thinking Can Hold You Back

Have you ever searched for a missing ‘everyday item’ like your keys or your glasses? You checked in your purse, doubting they would be there, and of course they weren’t. But after you looked everywhere else they could possibly be, you went back to your purse and – lo and behold – they were right…

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5 Easy Steps to Tackling Your Unfinished Projects

How many half-finished projects are hanging around your home, cluttering rooms and taking up valuable storage space? Most people have dozens. We all have good intentions when we set aside broken jewelry to fix, clothing to mend, or pictures to add to that scrapbook we’re going to finish…someday. Have you ever gotten fired up and…

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