Happy New Year Friends! As we enter the new year I know that many of you are excited about all of the opportunities it may bring. I tend to get very excited about fresh starts but not everyone feels giddy about moving into what for many can be a pretty bleak time of year. I […]
The other day I attended a workshop on Brain Health and Development. One of the successful coping strategies we explored was QTIP- Quit Taking It Personally. This couldn’t have come at a better time for me because I had just finished venting with a friend about a situation that I felt was unfair and quite […]
The number one question I get whenever I talk about goal setting, list making or New Years Resolutions is How In The World Do You Stick With Them? Many people share stories of being tired of making that Resolution List every year only to look back months later and realize they haven’t achieved anything on […]
I tend to be a pretty decisive person. Almost to a fault. Meaning I make decisions pretty quickly. Most of the time these outcomes are good. I am the kind of person who knows what I like. I don’t linger over a menu for 20 minutes or quiz the waiter about what he or she personally […]
I’ve written several posts about confidence and I always say that while some people seem to be born with an extra dose of it, anyone can become more confident with a little work. I think of confidence like a muscle. The more you work at it the stronger and more pronounced. I consider myself a […]
Are you one of the lucky ones? Dear young person, I want to share something about how lucky you are to be a young, shiny new penny in a world with so much to offer but I can’t, because I don’t believe in luck. Apparently I’m in good company because even Oprah Winfrey and I […]
Two weeks ago as I sat on my deck I noticed a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach . It was Sunday morning and one of my favorite things to do when the weather is nice, is to sit outside on my deck. You will usually find me there with a cup of coffee, […]
In my most recent O magazine issue I was inspired by a quick interview with Danielle Brooks aka Taystee from Orange is the New Black (I can’t wait to binge watch the newest season). She also plays Sophia in the The Color Purple on Broadway. It was a Live Your Best Life series. Since I […]
I saw a meme the other day about mentors. The quote was from the always fierce Dianna Ross. Ms. Ross said that mentors are important, but most importantly you need to believe in yourself. It made me think about Sheryl Sandberg and how she talks about not going around asking people to be your mentor, […]
The other day while scrolling through my social media feed, I came across a quote picture that said “We all have the same 24 hours each day!” Under the picture the woman who posted it listed all of the amazing things that she accomplishes each day. I have to be honest, my first reaction was […]