Do you feel like you are getting the love you want in your life? Every last one of us craves love and connection. We are literally wired for it. February brings that Hallmark holiday that everyone either loves or loves to hate. Some enjoy creating a romantic celebration, others feel resentful because of an uninterested…… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Self Care
How To Get What You Need When You’re Sick with the Flu (or anything else for that matter!)
Down with the flu? Or a nasty cold? Something else equally as miserable? Maybe, like me, you are now in recovery phase and you’re wondering how you can prevent next time from being quite as horrible an experience? (Or, maybe how to prevent there EVER BEING A NEXT TIME!) No, this isn’t one of those…… Continue Reading
How To Survive Transition
Years ago when I ran my little shop in California I used to freak out when a key employee handed in their notice. This happened way too frequently in this small college town, since most of these employees had larger ambitions than working in retail. “Oh no! Not again!” I’d moan to my (now ex)…… Continue Reading
The Art of Self Love
Here’s #12 in my ‘Blog a Day’ commitment. I’m writing a new post each weekday for a month. My daughters grew up the the self esteem generation. It’s almost a little comical. I remember my youngest’s 8th grade graduation. About 80 kids were graduating that day, we sat through the speeches, and I proudly cheered when…… Continue Reading
Do You Believe You’re Beautiful?
Hi Beautiful, Yes, you! So much more beautiful than you realize. I’ve always addressed my daughters this way, I’ll often say “Hi, Gorgeous” or “Hi, Beautiful” (which of course they are!) And I was struck several years ago when a friend overheard me and said, “I wish my Mom had just once talked to me…… Continue Reading
What To Do When Life Gets Crazy
The following is Blog #2 in my 30-day commitment to a writing a blog every week day! Do you tend to drop all your self-nurturing routines when the shit hits the fan in your life? Ironic isn’t it? Just when we need it the most, we deny ourselves the very things that could make us…… Continue Reading
Secret Strategies to Look and Feel Younger
Her jaw dropped and her large brown eyes widened in disbelief. “Are you kidding me? How is is possible you’re old enough to be a grandmother?” she sputtered. I giggled, “Well, I started young,” I replied. I’d just shared that my daughter would deliver my first grandson next month. I paused before delivering my piece de resistance.…… Continue Reading
How To Ditch The Resolutions And Attain Lasting Results
It’s that time of year again. Is your fridge still stuffed with healthy veggies and your gym clothes laid out at the ready? Or have you slipped back into nightly visits to the cookie cupboard? Yes, that shiny patina of a new year is quickly losing its gloss. For years I was a dedicated attendee…… Continue Reading
De-Frazzle Your Holiday With This Simple Trick
Feeling just a tad frazzled as December deepens? Well, I’ve got a de-frazzle tip for you! And the best part: it’s simple, and it’s free. You can do it anywhere. In the car, at the office party, sitting around the dinner table. You can do it right now. Breathe! I don’t just mean that unconscious…… Continue Reading
What’s Hiding Under All That Busy?
photo: ibm4381 Are you super busy? Of course you are! Or – if you’re not, do you feel vaguely guilty about it? It’s like it’s the ‘get validated’ club of our modern world. Who can win the busy contest? There’s so much to do, and godammit I’m going to do it all! And how’s that…… Continue Reading