Life Is Short! Make It Better!How would your life change if you could be 5% or maybe even 10% more positive? If you felt emotions like optimism, hope, peace, and enthusiasm 5% more often?How would that impact the way you interact with your kids? Your...

Can Your Thoughts Impact Your Mood AND Your Health?Have you ever heard of the placebo effect, sometimes called the sugar pill effect? It's this idea that patients believe they're getting a medicine, surgery, or intervention that will provide relief f...

Why It’s OK to Blame, Judge, & Envy Others – Name It to Tame ItWhat’s my instant reaction when I can’t find my car keys? — Who took my keys?!Now I actually laugh at this voice in my head because, of course, I know that no one took them. I ju...

I Don’t Want to Go to the Potluck – Working with People Who Are More ReservedA while back, I had the pleasure of speaking at a conference where I shared my program on understanding and appreciating our differences for improved communication...

From Annoyance to Understanding: Harnessing the Pause-Notice-Choose Approach to Be Your Best SelfI was in another room when I heard my husband yelling from the kitchen, asking why I hadn’t taken out the garbage. I instantly felt annoyed and responded...

Going on Vacation? A Little Positivity Can Help Make It GreatWe all know that in theory vacations are suppose to be fun and relaxing. Yet in practice, they can often also be stressful. The biggest factor that determines our experience in these situat...

A Quick Hack to Shift to a More Positive State of MindTry this experiment. Stand up, raise your arms open wide to the sky. Look up with a big smile on your face and say, “I’m so sad!”Now try this experiment. Sit down and slump over in your seat. Hang...

Do Your Loved Ones Ever Drive You Crazy? Build Your ImmunityI love my family! My relationships with my daughter and husband are a top priority in my life. Yet there are times we can drive each other crazy. Certain things they say or do can trigger me...

Listen to the Warning Signals – Is It Time for a Change?Have you ever felt like you couldn’t do your best work because you didn’t have enough time or the right skills? Have these types of situations ever made you doubt your abilities or shaken y...

Do You Rise & Shine? Setting Your Morning Intention for a Brighter DayI know how good it feels when I do this practice, yet I often forget. So maybe you need a reminder, too. 😊When you first wake up in the morning, and you’re just remembering wh...