Uncertainty tends to have its way with us in midlife. And it’s really uncomfortable. Humans like certainty. We want to know. We want to plan. We want to control. In fact most of us would rather be certain about something – anything really – even if we don’t like what...
Stuck in your head?
Even the most ambitious person can find themselves saying “I wish I could just get out of my head!” It’s easy to kid yourself that you’re making progress because you’ve been exerting tons of energy figuring out your next step. But when you’re stuck in your head you are NOT...
Listen Up
Did you know that the #1 predictor of your happiness and wellbeing is the quality of your relationships? We need to belong. We want to be understood. And we need to know that we matter. So, if you want to have loving, beautiful relationships you really do need to listen....
Pay attention to what you’re paying attention to
I just sucked one year of your life away. I might one day go as high as five, but I don’t know what that would do to you… -Count Rugen – The Princess Bride I know you’ve heard it before. Your phone is a time suck. Technology is getting in...
The Happy Key
How many times have you thought that happiness is sitting right on the other side of… …landing the dream job? …finding romance? …losing weight? …or making more money? In truth, things are the other way around. Events and circumstances, it turns out, do not deliver happiness. Research has shown that...
What are you waiting for?
If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.” – Unknown How many times have these words come flying out of your mouth? When I have more time I will… I’ll be ready when … I can’t take time for my dream because… Who am...
What Do You REALLY Want?
If you lack clarity, or you find yourself chasing too many things and/or are derailed every time a shiny new opportunity appears, this is written for you. Clarity is power. The clearer you are about what you want, the better your chance is of actually achieving it. We humans all...
The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected. -Robert Frost How old is too old? The answer really depends on who’s doing the the asking (and answering). Enter one of the hottest topics of the over 50 set. Ageism. Research conducted by AARP shows that older workers experience considerably longer...
Are you listening?
One of the biggest gifts you can give to someone you love is your undivided attention. The #1 predictor of your happiness and wellbeing is the quality of your relationships. We humans need to belong. Want want to be understood. And we need to know that we matter. So if...
Wake up to JOY
THIS WEEK: What Gets You Up in the Morning? Do what makes you happy AND pursue what lights you up! When was the last time you woke up with joy? With a sense of eager anticipation for what the day will bring? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. Jobs, care...