Moving on from a blunder…

Briana asked: “What should I do about a need to make others think differently of me. I feel as if I have showed a weird part of me and that now it’s my job to make them think differently by proving myself.” This is a great question. Oftentimes, we do something that we don’t like. [...]

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A Happy Birthday

So my birthday came and went. That’s what happens. Days come and go. If you are not careful, they fly by all too quickly. Slowing life down to savor it is the key to success. It was a wonderful day. My husband spent the day with me. We didn’t do a lot. There wasn’t a [...]

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Could You Be Depressed?

There were several cues to my depression. I was becoming increasingly moody. I was having trouble making even little decisions, like what to wear on any given day. I was sleeping a lot. The day seemed to get away from me. I found myself seeking out motivational materials, things I know all too well. Yes, [...]

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Focus on What You Want Rather Than What You Fear

“I have a new boss. With recent layoffs and downsizing, my boss gave up my area to a new director. My head is swimming with thoughts about how she will treat me, what she will expect. I’m nervous that she will find a way to get rid of me. I’m just so scared of what [...]

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If you continue along this path, then…

If you continue along this path, then what future awaits you? If you do nothing to change your situation, will you be happy and okay with the results in 5 years or 10 years? Looking ahead and thinking through the consequences of your actions allows you to see where you are headed and where life [...]

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