Enjoy the Moment. Time Is Going Fast.
Three years before my daughter Leisha would graduate from high school, I scribbled a note on a scrap of paper and propped it up by my computer where I’d see it every day. Enjoy the moment. [...]
Tired of Feeling Unappreciated? This Simple Shift Changes Everything
I don’t mean to brag, but yesterday I vacuumed, mopped the floors, AND mowed the yard. Then . . . I told my husband about it. All of it. Did I need to? Maybe not. But pointing it out felt [...]
What If Birthdays Were About Alignment, Not Age? Try These Reflection Questions
Today is my 59th birthday. I see it as a wonderful opportunity to pause — a gentle invitation to check in with myself. Where am I headed? What matters most now? Am I living in alignment with who [...]
Gratitude Works… Until It Doesn’t. Here’s Why.
For more than a decade, I’ve taught Positive Psychology and witnessed the incredible impact it can have. Helping people notice their thoughts, shift their perspective, and choose a more [...]
Reflecting or Ruminating? 5 Questions that Can Change How You Handle Hard Emotions
When I speak on how to be more positive, one of the practices I often share is how to distract yourself when negative thoughts take over. Listen to a favorite song. Spend time with a pet. Get [...]
This Might Be the Most Important Work You Can Do for the World Right Now
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how easy it is to get pulled into the heaviness of everything happening in the world. I’ll read something online, or scroll through social media, and [...]
Being Right Defends. Being Curious Discovers.
Most of us were never taught how to be wrong. We were taught how to succeed, how to prove, how to justify, how to win. And somewhere along the way, many of us picked up the belief that being [...]
The Small Choices That Change How You Feel
What do you use to inspire peace, happiness, purpose, and well-being in your life? It’s a question worth pausing for—because even though we can’t control everything happening in the world (or [...]
The Missing Link: How Your Inner World Shapes Your Health
A few months ago, my girlfriends invited me on a fun adventure—dinner and a movie. Girls’ night out! I was so excited. I could already picture myself laughing, relaxing, and enjoying the evening. [...]
When Does Positivity Become a Trap?
Most of us already know how increasing our positivity can boost our mood, improve our relationships, and help us navigate tough times with a bit more grace. But here’s something we don’t often [...]