A friend recently posted on Facebook: Stress…It really is about how you HANDLE it, not how much you have. Yes! Yes! Yes! There is no such thing as stress free. Stress is a response and we all respond differently. Some people withdraw, others get angry, irritable or impatient. Some people pause and ask questions. Maybe …Read the full article
3 Quick Tips: Creating Strong Connections

Whether for your personal or professional life, surrounding yourself with supportive people is critical to your success and satisfaction. How do you create those connections to ensure you are in good company? Below are three quick tips I’ve found invaluable to creating strong connections in my personal and professional life. Be Genuine. Mean what you …Read the full article
Are You in Good Company? (and a few photos from the Stars 40 Under 40 event)

On Friday I attended the 2nd annual South Shore Stars 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders fundraiser event, recognizing 40 south shore professionals under 40 years old for their professional, leadership and community accomplishments. South Shore Day Care/Stars is a local non-profit providing day care and educational support to families south of Boston. I’m humbled and …Read the full article
How Is Your Self Talk Serving You?
I worked with a client recently who wanted to feel more confident delivering a speech. Perhaps you can relate to how she felt: Unsure of what to say Nervous at the thought of addressing an audience of 100 people Afraid that her speech wouldn’t inspire and motivate the audience to take action During our time …Read the full article
Mindfulness Day 2011

To celebrate the 20th anniversary date of the book Mindfulness in Plain English, publisher Wisdom Publications deemed today, September 12, 2011 Mindfulness Day. What is mindfulness? Taken directly from the Day of Mindfulness website: Mindfulness is the practice of developing presence in all aspects of our lives—whether we are working, driving, gardening, cleaning, or having …Read the full article