New! Blog Talk Radio Show: Women and Money

I’m excited to announce my new Blog Talk Radio Show called Breaking the Glass Slipper, co-hosted with my friend and colleague Kathleen Burns Kingsbury of KBK Connections. Kathleen is a Money Coach specializing in helping women “talk to their money”. The show focuses on helping women talk to and about money in order [...]

Need some perspective? Try a Puzzle

Last week I had an unexpected urge to put together a puzzle (First picture is what it will look like, 2nd picture is current status). Admittedly this is an urge I’ve never had before. I found an unopened puzzle in the closet, leftover from a Christmas grab. My first thought when I [...]

Stop Dipping Your Toes and Jump Right In

I went to the beach Friday with my husband, sister, my niece (4) and nephew (6). Friday was a full moon, the tide was on it’s way in and the waves, for this particular beach, were larger than normal.
Boogie Boards in hand, the 5 of us headed for the water. My husband was [...]

Want that perfect magazine cover model body?

Find someone who knows Photoshop. I’ve said this before, but I found this video, created by diet.com, so now hopefully you can see how things really happen.
The photographer in this video is pretty candid about what goes on in the fashion/model world. However, Sarah, the host, is already very fit, so photoshopping her almost [...]

Communicate Effectively: 5 Words to Get you Started

Communication, when not clear can hurt us. We’re not heard and we become frustrated. Whether you’re talking to your partner, spouse, kids, boss or fellow co-workers communication or lack thereof is one of the most popular stressors these days. When communication is effective and positive it can be one of the best stress relievers I [...]

Need an attitude adjustment? Check in with your basic needs.

My husband is a former Outward Bound instructor. As a guide he was taught to check in with basic needs if group participants began experiencing frustration or mood changes on the trail or excursion. Typically the frustration or mood change was the result of one of these needs being out of balance.
What are [...]

Yes, it’s ok to say NO

Saying no is one of the best ways I know to 1) free up time and 2) build confidence.
When was the last time you said no? To your kids, your spouse, your boss, or your friends? Having a hard time remembering? For me and so many people I know, saying no is [...]

Are you Stressed about Money?

Then you’ll want to read my guest post on Kathleen Burns Kingsbury’s Women and Money blog.  It’s available now.

Monday Quote and a Lesson on Age

“Live your life and forget your age.” - Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) American Minister and Writer
I’m taking rowing lessons this summer and just started my 2nd session.  6 weeks in a beginner boat and we’ve all come a long way!   Flexibility is an important component to a long stroke.  Thanks to yoga, I have more [...]

Are you resilient?

Stressors keep piling up and may include demands on your time, your wallet, your health and your emotions. There are no isolated cases, it’s happening to all of us. So why does it seem that some can get through it so much easier than others? It’s a little thing called Resilience.
What [...]