What Makes a Chicken Happy?A couple of weeks ago, we received 40 baby chicks in the mail. This is the third year we've raised them. I'm amazed at how much I enjoy seeing them grow from little fuzz balls to big brownish-red chickens.After a week, we m...

Is the Mind/Body Connection Real?Imagine you're enjoying a delicious pizza! It has all your favorite toppings and just the right amount of gooey cheese. The spices are perfect. As you bite into your third piece, you notice a dark speck in the crust....

A Huge Milestone and Opportunities to PracticeA little over a week ago, we left our daughter at Arizona State University to start her first year of college. We are now officially empty-nesters, and she is over 2,000 miles away. The next time we see h...

Shouldn’t packing for vacation be fun? Our focus impacts our emotions A while back, I was packing to go on vacation. I was getting stressed because I couldn’t find my new swimsuit. I loved that suit! As I was tearing through my drawers...

Feeling Stressed? Try a Different PerspectiveWhat problems, worries, or frustrations have been on your mind recently?Lately, we’ve been concerned about the cost of out-of-state tuition for our daughter as she starts college. The reality of the studen...

The Difference Between Optimists and PessimistsLife can be hard!! Losing a job or failing in business can be downright scary and discouraging. Getting rejected from our dream college can feel devastating. Then there's the frustration of not being abl...

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...