At some point, we’ve all felt stuck in a messy situation, shaking our heads and asking ourselves, “How did I end up here?” Maybe it’s a strained relationship, a career setback, or just feeling overwhelmed by life’s curveballs. It’s common to slip into a mindset where it feels like life is just happening to us,…
“Follow your nose, step by step. The journey brings both direction and delight.“ Excerpt from So Much to Drool About: Lessons for Living Large – “Walk Where You Want to Go,” p. 28 Have you ever found yourself so fixated on a goal that you forget to enjoy the journey? We’ve all been there, striving…
We all have that voice in our heads, the one that whispers (or sometimes shouts!) doubts and anxieties just as we’re about to do something vulnerable. It might question our abilities (“Can I really do this?”) or undermine our worth (“I’m not good enough”). This, my friend, is the voice of self-doubt, and it can…
Tune in to my conversation with Jack Canfield, creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, as we take a deep dive into the lessons from my book, So Much to Drool About: Lessons for Living Large. We’ll discuss the importance of finding joy and making the most of every moment—I’m excited to share…
“In the rhythm of now, find peace in simple joys; grounding yourself in the present dissolves the echoes of yesterday’s woes.“ Excerpt from So Much to Drool About: Lessons for Living Large – “Being In the Present”, p. 24 The above excerpt from So Much to Drool About perfectly captures the essence of finding joy in…
“I can embrace imperfection as part of growth. In forgiveness, both from others and oneself, lies the freedom to learn and communicate better.” Excerpt from So Much to Drool About: Lessons for Living Large – “Letting Go of Perfection”, p.8 This important lesson, taken from an excerpt from my book, reminds us that embracing our…
“Finding solace in unexpected places even a tail-end can offer the warmth of companionship and the softness of belonging.” Excerpt from So Much to Drool About: Lessons for Living Large – “Using Butts as Pillows”, p. 71 Sometimes the most unexpected places offer the greatest comfort. Where do you go when you need a moment…
At some point in our professional lives, many of us have experienced that unsettling feeling of being stuck in our careers. It can feel like we’re running in circles, putting in effort without making meaningful progress. This is a common experience, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. Understanding why we get stuck and learning…
You know that nagging voice of doubt – the one that whispers you don’t belong in a leadership role, that you’re just faking it until you make it? It’s surprisingly common, especially among high achievers. This feeling has a name: imposter syndrome. It can chip away at your confidence, stifle your decision-making, and hold you…
We’re taught from a young age that some emotions should remain behind closed doors. Anger, fear, sadness, shame – these experiences get categorized as “negative” and therefore need to be suppressed. We learn to put on a brave face and project an image of having it all together, even when we’re struggling on the inside….
A high-powered executive steps on stage to deliver a keynote address. Every detail, from the designer suit to the polished presentation, conveys confidence and success. Yet, beneath that carefully crafted image lies a mix of anxiety, relentless self-doubt, and perhaps a nagging sense of emptiness. This contradiction between external accomplishment and an unseen inner reality…
Your hands tremble slightly as you step up to deliver your presentation. The slides you spent hours working on are polished and your outfit is impeccably pressed. But all you can think about is one thing: don’t mess this up. The need to get it right completely overwhelms the simple purpose of sharing your ideas…
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