We’ve all been there. The jarring moment you realize your phone didn’t charge overnight, causing your alarm to not go off, making you late for work... As you frantically get ready, you feel disorganized and behind already. You silently curse the ... Read More
Everyday Self Care
How do you want to BE in 2020? It’s that time of year when we are re-examining how we want to live and what we need to change. Many set New Year’s resolutions in attempts to build new habits, while others may choose a specific “word of the year” as ... Read More
Gratitude for the Lack
Missed opportunities Delayed responses “Bad” timing Failures Waiting… For all the times we’ve wondered why, and then discovered the blessing or opportunity on the other side (or are still looking for it). This month, we’re looking at ... Read More
Showing Up
I woke up this morning before both of my children, a rare occurrence when you are a parent of tiny humans with constant needs. Lying in bed, I soaked in the stillness and quietness of the moment, knowing it was fleeting and appreciating it even more ... Read More
Flexible Leadership
“Blessed are the flexible, for they will not be bent out of shape.” I chuckled at this proverb that felt fitting for my role as a busy mom of tiny humans in this season of life: Always bending, responding, and flexing to save the day! For someone ... Read More
Teaching Trust
“Do you trust me?” he said with an earnest voice as he looked deeply into her eyes. Sitting in the dark theater among so many other families with their young kids, this question hung in the air between Aladdin and Jasmine in a scene most of us know too ... Read More
Authentically Imperfect
What have your imperfections taught you? Think back to the first time you learned how much you really didn’t know about something. Maybe it was even an area you assumed a level of confidence or even expertise in. And then suddenly you ... Read More
Stop “Shoulding”
And Practice Self-Compassion Instead! How many times have you thought or even said “I really should…” in the last 24 hours? I should have taken that job I really should get more sleep I should have committed to less I should… We’re ... Read More
Rethinking Resilience
How do you feel going into 2019? You may have sat down and made a list of resolutions, set some powerful intentions, or decided on your Word of The Year (mine is IMPACT!). In order to make any headway on your list of resolutions and personal goals, ... Read More
You’re Invited…
When you think back on 2018, what will you remember most? This year has been FULL of everything from forest fires to putting out political fires. But what I invite you to remember instead are… First words and first steps Getting that raise at ... Read More