Personal Development Tools
How to Make a Tough Decision
When my daughter was little, like seven or eight years old, she came to me with this question: Mom, what’s a broken list? Me: A what? A bro – ken list. Me: Ah! A Pro/Con list! I explained to her how sometimes when you’re struggling to make a decision, it’s helpful to write out all…
Read MoreHow to Create Inner Strength During Uncertainty
So many people are understandably feeling afraid, confused, anxious and overwhelmed as the devastating coronavirus pandemic sweeps through the world. It’s affecting the way we live, the way we think, the way we feel. I’ve been talking with friends, clients and family members and one of the biggest sources of anxiety for so many is the…
Read MoreWhy (and How) to Set Boundaries
Setting boundaries with people can be tricky. (Mostly because they prefer you all spineless and easy-go-lucky.) Setting boundaries is an act of self-love. Through our words, actions and what behaviors we allow from others, we are continuously teaching people how to treat us, and boundaries are clear indicators of what is okay and what is…
Read MoreGood riddance 2017… But wait!
This is the time of year when people start to talk about “making next year better”. “This year really kicked my butt!” is a common chorus right around now. In fact, I just went onto Facebook and here are some actual comments that immediately popped up into my newsfeed (I’m not even kidding): “Have we…
Read More5 Ways to Get Your Confidence Back
You have a creative idea, something really exciting that fills you with passion. You can’t wait to dive in and get it going. And then… it’s as if someone has come along and stuck a pin in your idea balloon and {Pop!} you start to second-guess everything. You second-guess the idea itself. You begin to…
Read MoreHow To Get The Guts to Go For What You Want
Think of life as a treasure hunt, where your biggest dreams are safely tucked away in a glorious treasure chest waiting for you to find them. Inspired actions are the clues you pick up along the way, each one sending you to the next clue. One by one, they bring you closer and closer to…
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