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I've been away too long. I'm sorry.

I guess I've been so busy creating content and going Live! that I haven't been keeping my blog updated. So let me assure you that I haven...

Stop Being "Bad" (and start feeling good)

When we were kids, we were told that being angry, irritated, or afraid was "bad." So what do we do with those emotions now that we're th...

Stop Pulling Your Hair Out (your boss won't buy you a wig)

We've all been there. We've all had one in our lives: The Boss Who's a Jerk. We need to work, though. And you love your job, except fo...

Read My Latest Article! It's about Stress & Burnout.

Health Web Magazine published an article of mine - here's the link so you can read it, too! Let me know what you think... https://www.he...

Be the Tornado (how to make it all happen when there’s no time)

This is the #1 concern with my clients: too much to do, and no time to do it. This short video will give you some tips on managing your...

Houston, We Have a Problem (dealing with toxic and negative people)

They’re everywhere. From your nasty boss, to the woman in the next office who hates everything, to your mother in law who criticizes eve...

Halloween. Wonder Woman. Superman. You? (Who Do YOU Want to Be?)

Who do you want to be? Have you decided? We can use the same “pretend” to build self confidence that we use on Halloween. Watch this v...

Perfectionism (vacuuming the pattern off the rug)

How much of a perfectionist are you? Do you think everything has to be absolutely perfect? Are you unable to turn in a report until you...

I Hate This Hat. (The REAL way to attract good stuff into your life.)

We hear about this all the time. People try to “manifest” stuff they want. They squinch their eyes shut, put on their woo-woo hat, and th...

You are NOT OK! (when you are stressed & burned out)

The shit's hitting the fan, and you think all is well. "Sure, I'm stressed. Maybe burning out. But so is everyone else. It's OK." NO....

Use Attitude to Beat Stress

Here's a short article I wrote for Health Web Magazine. Read it here: https://www.healthwebmagazine.com/mental-wellbeing/defuse-stress-w...

There's a Bucket in My Head

I've been asked why I became a coach. I think the answer everyone expects is, "Because I want to help people." Nope. That's not it. Not t...

Dealing with a Toxic Work Environment

Do you cringe on Monday morning when it's time to go back to work? Is the guy in the cubicle next to you a Super Jerk? Is your boss wor...

Mindfulness, Gratitude, & The New Car Factor: What are They, and How Can They Help Me?

We can't be effective in life - as a worker, a parent, a partner, or a human being! - if we're miserable, stressed out, or angry all the ...

Secret Questions to Stop Stress in Its Tracks

I wrote an article for Healthy Living Magazine about using The Power Questions to stop stress in its tracks. Here's the link so you can ...

6 Ways to Start Building Self Confidence Right Now

Do you get stressed out just before the Monday morning meeting? Do you feel like you're doomed to spend the rest of your life working a c...

6 Techniques to Overcome Discouragement

Are you discouraged because you're stuck working at home? Are you feeling discouraged because there's never enough time to get the thing...

What the Heck is Mindfulness and How Do I Do It?

Everybody talks about mindfulness all the time. Just what, exactly, does that mean, why should I do it, and HOW do I do it? Learn about...

4 Ways to Handle Criticism (without using a hand grenade)

Do you cringe every time you go to your in-laws? Is your stomach in knots when you have a meeting with your boss? You need to watch "4 ...

What to Do When You're Afraid of What Might Happen

There's all kinds of stuff happening right now - a pandemic, riots, businesses closing, millions unemployed, kids going back to school......

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