Mind vs. Body: Never Give Up and Adventures in Rock Climbing

My heart pounded and sweat dripped down my face. “I can’t go anymore,” I told myself, as I pressed my body closer to the wall, my fingers sliding off the slim hand holds. “I’ve got you!” Michael yelled 50 feet below. I looked down. Big mistake. I looked up, only [...]

The See Saw - a Metaphor for Life Balance

There’s no secret to balance. You just have to feel the waves. - Frank Herbert, American science fiction Author and Writer.
When I was a little girl, I loved playing on the see-saw– me on one end, my best friend on the other. Up and down we moved, giggling playfully, hair blowing with every push [...]

The Changing Season: How to Weather the Economic Downturn

This is a guest post written by my good friend and colleague, Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, a Money Coach and founder of KBK Connections. She writes the blog Where Chicks Make Cents.
I love Fall in New England. The leaves turn vibrant yellow, orange and red, the air becomes brisk and the excitement of the impending [...]

Peace of Mind is Not Far Now

“Two conditions rob people of their peace of mind: work unfinished and work not yet begun.” - Author Unknown
I read this quote and it rang true loud and clear. Does it resonate with you? I have so many things I want to accomplish; it’s easy to get caught up thinking about my ideas [...]

New Blog Talk Radio Interview with Rose Cain of Spirit Financial

On today’s show my co-host Kathleen interviewed Rose Cain founder of Spirit Financial, a firm
positioned to provide sophisticated financial and life planning services for individuals, families and small business owners.
A stressful topic for some, including me, the discussion focused on how to pick the right financial planner for you. I have worked with planners [...]

Fighting Fair Financially: An Online Radio Interview with Lisa Peterson

On Thursday my co-host Kathleen Kingsbury and I had the opportunity to interview Lisa Peterson, Founder of Lantern Financial in Boston, MA for our online radio program Breaking the Glass Slipper. Lisa provided many great tips for couples to communicate more effectively about money, highlighting her new service: Harmoney: Pre-Marital Financial Counseling.
When asked [...]

Want to manage your time? Tony Schwartz says manage your energy

With all the talk these days about finding more time in your day, Tony Schwartz, Founder and President of the Energy Project says manage your energy to get more done in less time for a better quality of life. This 30 second video clip explains more. What do you think? Could this [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]