There’s something about mowing the lawn and inspiration. You know, like those insights you get while you’re in the shower – the ones that disappear as soon as you grab the towel. Here’s what happened to me one day while mowing. A little context Four years ago I...
One of my career values is working at the frontiers of knowledge which explains my interest in technology and the latest in brain science and human development. And yesterday, as I was posting our latest Uniquely Brilliant podcast episode on YouTube, several TED Talks...
Have you ever been so paralyzed by fear that you can’t even catch your breath? You feel like somebody let out all the air in your body? It happened to me this morning. I’m not sure either of these events should have thrown me into such fear, but they did. First, I...
Have you ever thought something like this – “I would love to change up my [job/life/relationship], but I’m really okay where I am. The [benefits/pay/people/lifestyle] make up for everything about it that I don’t really like”? Did you catch those really’s? They...
I had a great week this week. Signed up more women for Bootcamp and more clients for one-on-one coaching. So, as is our habit, I texted my girl, Stefanie, and shared the good news. Her response came back instantly, “Tell me your secret.” To which I responded just as...
Stop that voice in your head that says you’re not good enough. Stop second guessing yourself. Stop thinking about the things you could have done differently. Stop thinking about things that are out in the future. Instead Know that you are perfect right now. Know that...
History is my thing, particularly the “story” part of history. I have a thing for the past. Don’t get me wrong, I prefer living in the present. I have absolutely no desire to return to some idealized and romanticized version of my youth. I’m too busy enjoying today....
One day as I was killing time shopping for cards at a Hallmark store, I found a card with a bonus – a magnet reading “Detours still get you there.” I’m the queen of detours. I bought three of the cards. That magnet and the Beatles song The Long and Winding Road have...
For many years, I’ve heard about people who choose a word to be the anthem for their years. I’ve read about it in books, heard about in podcasts, and watched webinars about why it’s a powerful process. I’ve flirted with idea of choosing a word, but, until this year,...
I heard about an excellent activity on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. Gretchen Rubin is a writer who studies happiness, and one of her happiness strategies is for people to create Happiness Projects. In Episode 147, Gretchen shared a voice memo from a...
