I’m guessing this Thanksgiving was a little “different” for you. Actually, at this point of 2020 “different” is becoming the “norm.” This is precisely why I decided ahead of time that I wasn’t going too get myself to psyched up for Thanksgiving. With my husband...
One day in high school French, Madame VanderZanden began class by telling us a story. She said that her favorite question to ask little kids this time of year was, “What are you giving for Christmas?” She said that inevitably, kids jump into reciting a long list of...
While autumn is my favorite season, it’s also the busiest time for me professionally. As the seasons change in the Midwest, people are faced with longer dark days that come with Daylight Savings Time, look ahead to the months “stuck” indoors, and the...
I’ve got a treat for you this Halloween. Something that will serve you better than all those Snickers, Gummy-things or Slow Pokes will. I often have clients tell me that they don’t “feel” their feelings. They prefer it this way, actually. ...
Please excuse my slightly colorful story for the benefit of a great analogy: One day, I was talking with my twenty year-old daughter. While I don’t remember the topic, I do remember trying to lighten the mood a bit while giving some direction. To emphasize my...
What do self-care and tough love have in common? Contrary to popular belief, self-care is not all bubble baths & pedicures. In fact, sometimes it looks more like tough love than self-doting! While there’s nothing wrong with taking time to slow down, pamper...
