You’ve outgrown your life. You know that with nearly every fiber of your being. Yet, you have no idea what to do now. How do you clearly define what you want? And will you still want it once you have it? You don’t want to make a big change only to get stuck somewhere else … Read more
You can describe your life in ways that sound perfectly fine. Good job, or at least a stable one. People who love you. And, while some things are missing in your life, you know you have more blessings you can count. But, there’s still an unrest that won’t go away. That, my new friend, is … Read more
I remember sitting at a conference room one afternoon, surrounded by colleagues and senior staff. I’d put on my “professional face and demeanor.” Then something small happened. A person I regarded as a friend said something that hit a nerve; I don’t even remember what was said. I just remember how I felt. An offhand … Read more
There’s a specific kind of tired that doesn’t go away after a good night’s sleep. It’s the kind that makes ordinary decisions feel overwhelming — what to make for dinner, whether to answer that text, how to get through another week that looks just like the last one. It’s the kind of tired that lives in … Read more
If you’re an overthinker, then you and I could probably be good friends, because we would “get” each other. I spent years inside my own head. Not occasionally — constantly. Replaying conversations that were already over. Rehearsing future scenarios that never happened. Running through every possible way something could go wrong before it even started. My … Read more
You’re going through something difficult. Maybe you’re stuck in a painful situation you can’t escape yet. Perhaps you’re grieving a loss in your professional or personal life. Or, maybe you just experienced a setback or disappointment, and you can’t shake it off. Your reaction to each of these situations is the same: Be hard on … Read more
Rumination. You know the frustration of getting stuck in the mental loop of repetitive, distressing, and at times flat-out obsessive thoughts all too well, right? Something happens — a difficult conversation, a mistake you made, something someone said — and your brain locks onto it like a dog with a bone. You replay it. Reanalyze … Read more
You already know the emotions you’re feeling right now, and you don’t like how you feel. You could be angry, sad, frustrated, resentful, or worried. Maybe you’re feeling ashamed or guilty. Perhaps you’re embarrassed, bitter, betrayed, or just flat-out miserable. Whatever the emotions you’re feeling right now, you just want all the heavy negativity to … Read more
If you keep cycling through the same painful emotions — the same anger, the same shame, the same resentment or sadness — and you can’t figure out why they won’t stop, you’re not broken. You’re not weak. And you’re definitely not alone. You’ve probably tried to push the feelings away. Maybe you’ve told yourself to … Read more
“Why do I keep feeling the same difficult emotions over and over, and what will make them stop?” Difficult emotions like sadness, anger, fear, shame, guilt, regret, resentment, helplessness, and jealousy weigh us down and disrupt our lives. Ruminating on the same negative emotions for hours or even days can be highly upsetting, as the … Read more
Do You Believe in Yourself? Whether your answer is “not always” to “hardly ever,” you’re not alone. Far too many people are settling for lives that are far below their potential largely because they don’t believe in themselves. There was a time when I did not believe in myself, and I can tell you, that … Read more
Failure hurts. Disappointment stings. And a major setback can leave you feeling like the ground has shifted beneath your feet. If you’re in that place right now — replaying what went wrong, questioning yourself, or wondering how to find your footing again — you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken. Learning how to … Read more
Your thoughts have a lot of power. Whether you realize it or not, you also have a lot of power over your thoughts. When you learn how to take command of your overthinking, negative, distorted. and fear-based thoughts, you’ll experience less anxiety and live a happier, more fulfilling life. Simply put, changing your thinking … Read more
I hate to admit this, I really do, but here it is: I’ve learned more in states of adversity than I’ve learned in times of smooth sailing. Yes, when my life is really hard, I often learned the most. Why do I hate to admit this? Because I’m human. I like smooth sailing. I love it when … Read more
Worry is as useless as a handle on a snowball. ~ Mitzi Chandler Worry can make your mind feel like it is trying to protect you, but never actually lets you rest. You replay conversations, imagine worst-case scenarios, and try to solve problems that may never happen. If you can’t stop worrying, it does not … Read more
Create a Simple Morning Routine: It’s Time to Be Deliberate About How You Start Your Day! How you begin your day has an enormous influence on how you’ll experience your day. How you experience each day will determine how you’ll experience your life. Yes, the habits you embrace in your morning routine have the power … Read more
“I just want to be inspired.” I remember those words that Renee Zellweger’s character (Dorothy Boyd) said to Tom Cruise’s character in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. Oh, how I related to that feeling then; oh, how I wanted to live an inspired life, but that was not my reality. Not yet, anyway. Do … Read more
Are you wondering how to find direction in life? Do you want to start living your life on purpose, but you have no idea what your purpose is or what your next step should be? I’ve been there, and it does not feel good when you feel lost and can’t find the right direction for … Read more
I love the idea of “blessings in disguise.” At its essence, the phrase offers hope that something that appears negative now can put you on the path to receiving something quite miraculous down the road. There are times when we all need this reminder. All in your life is not as it seems. What is … Read more
My friends and I recently had a lively conversation about how to fake being happy. We joked about it, but all kidding aside, it made me think: Is it OK to pretend to be happy? Can you get happier by faking it (i.e., follow the old advice to “fake it till you make it)? … Read more
The Slippery Slope of Making Promises to Yourself that You Don’t Keep We all make promises to ourselves. Some of us are good at keeping the promises we make to ourselves; others of us are not so great at keeping promises to ourselves. If you’re reading this post, I suspect you may fall into the … Read more
Are you unknowingly harboring any self-limiting beliefs that are preventing you from being happier and more successful? Limiting or disempowering beliefs hold you back in ways you likely never considered. Learning how to identify and release those limiting beliefs and instead embrace self-affirming, uplifting beliefs can transform your entire life. In this post, I introduce … Read more
I’m not saying these 75 accountability quotes will change your life, but exploring the concept of accountability might. Being accountable for your words and actions isn’t only about keeping promises; it’s about embracing the power you have to shape your own life. When you take responsibility, you no longer live your life on autopilot … Read more
The best inspirational books do more than lift your mood for a few minutes. They help you see your life from a new angle. Some offer courage when life feels hard. Some help you find direction. Some remind you that change is still possible. This list includes 35 inspiring books worth reading when you need … Read more