Routines versus Rituals Do you have a morning ritual? Most people have morning routines. We are trained from birth to wash our faces, brush our teeth, and eat breakfast – you know this routine inside and out. Routine and ritual have some commonalities. Both routine...
Being Nice is an Old, Sticky Habit I was raised to be really nice. To be really nice meant not to be trouble for anyone. And not being trouble for anyone included a lot of messages about what I was and wasn’t allowed to do. Maybe you got some of these messages too:...
Why Gratitude? How do you stay healthy and happy? We all need nourishing food, regular exercise, love and affection from others, and a sense of inner peace. And we need to be grateful for what we have. This is the time of year when we hear a lot about the importance...
Ask For It – Don’t Wait! Last week I wrote about not knowing what you want – and why it’s important to get clear about your needs before you ask for anything. The next most important thing I’ve learned from my personal experiences and my friends,...
What Do You Really Want? Last week I found myself hanging out with a group of women, some of whom I knew really well and some of whom I only met that day. Annika, someone new to the circle, was talking about celebrating her birthday last month. Her husband had asked...
Summer Harvest We’re finally at the end of summer. It’s been a really steamy season but now the weather’s changed and it’s much cooler in the mornings as well as late at night. I’m harvesting what’s left in my garden; repairing a broken window to keep out the...
Living Life on Autopilot I’m fascinated by how often we are on autopilot and then wake up thinking “how did I land here?” It could be something big, like taking a job in a company where the values clash with yours, or getting entangled in a relationship with someone...
Own the Room Traditionally, when women want to “make an entrance” they do it with what they wear, their hair and make-up, and who they arrive with…the result of decades of messages and ongoing brainwashing by the media about what makes a woman significant or...
I learned how to fully listen to what my customers and potential customers are telling me. I avoid taking on clients that are not a good fit. The result is that I have clients who are a much better fit for me and I can provide more valued services to them.