put yourself on your christmas list

Put Yourself on Your Christmas List this Season

“We get so frustrated and weary chasing the perfect holiday season that we never take time to enjoy the one right in front of us.” ~Joshua Becker The holiday season can feel like pure chaos as the year draws to an end. There always seems to be a plethora of holiday parties to attend, gifts […]

coming together during divisive times

Holiday Special: Coming Together During Divisive Times

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” –Henry Ford Almost all of us feel tension right now. In our country. In our communities. In our families, our groups of friends, our very households even. It’s tough. I have met with many clients, friends and family members who have spoken […]

boosting your emotional intelligence will boost your life

Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence Will Boost Your Life

“While being book-smart might help you pass tests, emotional intelligence prepares you for the real world by being aware of the feelings of others as well as your own feelings.” ~Hannah Owens Do you know anyone who seems wise beyond their years? Who is calm and collected–even when talking about politics or other heated subjects? […]

JOKES ASIDE: THE POWER OF LAUGHTER

Jokes Aside: The Power of Laughter

“Laughter heals all wounds, and that’s one thing that everybody shares. No matter what you’re going through, it makes you forget about your problems. I think the world should keep laughing.” – Kevin Hart Do you know how powerful smiling and laughing is?  While it takes 47 muscles to frown, it only takes 13 to […]

have your people

We All Need People; Who Are Yours?

“You must trust and believe in people or life becomes impossible.”  ~~Anton Chekhov There is a scene that has been immortalized from “Grey’s Anatomy”–do you know which one I am referring to? Two friends are seated at a bar when Cristina matter-of-factly tells Meredith that she put her name down as an emergency contact. “The […]