When the world feels like it’s spinning out of control—whether from global crises, the fractured political landscape, personal upheaval, or simply the unpredictability of life—it's easy to feel powerless. But even in the midst of chaos, one profound truth remains: we always have the ability to exerc...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the advice on how to improve your life in 2025? You’re not alone. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution—what works for one person might not work for another. That said, I’ve discovered three tools that have consistently guided me through every stage of life a...

As we approach 2025, there’s a unique energy in the air—equal parts excitement and apprehension. While some people are brimming with optimism, others seem to be waiting for the proverbial "other shoe to drop." I try to remember to lean into possibility, but I also acknowledge the anxiety many are fe...

Change is all around us—both in the shifting seasons and in the transitions we face in our lives. As autumn fades into winter, it’s a natural time to gather our thoughts, take stock, and reflect.

For some, change and transition bring excitement and opportunity. For others, it can feel like navigati...

How much time do you spend thinking positively about yourself?  How often does your inner dialogue place you in a favorable light?  For most people, self-talk tends to be more negative. We often focus on our perceived shortcomings, replaying past mistakes, imagining how we could have done things bet...

How are your boundaries? By that I mean, have you set and maintained needed boundaries in your life?

“The people who object to your boundaries are the ones who benefit the most from you not having any.” (said some anonymous wise person)

Boundaries are essential for our mental health. They help us ...

Is it possible to actually feel your heart breaking? It sometimes feels that way when a loved one passes away.  The term “heartbreak” may be intended as a metaphor, but today it feels like a physical manifestation of my grief.

I felt this heartbreak 12 years ago when I said goodbye to a treasured f...

Have you fallen into the comparison trap? In today's interconnected world, it’s as easy as one click. With social media highlighting reels of other people's lives it's easy to find ourselves measuring our own success, appearance, and relationships against the pictures we see. Before we know it, we f...

May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.  ~Nelson Mandela

It’s easy to create a long list of reasons to feel downright despondent about the state of the world today.

• The prevalence of gun violence in the U.S.
• The war in Ukraine
• Climate change and its global impact
• Police violence
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Did you know that January is considered one of the most stressful months of the year? Think about it. You've just wrapped up the past year. Maybe it was a great year where you checked everything off your work to do list and hit all your personal improvement goals. Or...maybe you ended the year somew...

Grateful people are happier people.  Have you heard that?  I have. I’ve even said it myself in many of my wellness workshops.  But I often work with legal services lawyers and professionals who help people who are experiencing extreme trauma.  And many of the lawyers and advocates themselves are exp...