Counterintuitively, it’s not “dealing with it” at all. — Here you are, answering the “knock, knock, knock” of an article title promising some helpful advice. You’ve just tapped open the door of your phone or computer and here I am, like a missionary on your virtual porch, asking you: “have you heard about the saving power of acceptance?” Acceptance…

Review the perfectly written chapters of your life. — I love describing exercises for personal development. I find a lot of meaning in sharing practical ideas that others can find helpful. And this topic is a particularly meaningful one. You are special. There, I said it. The combination of your qualities and characteristics is unique among eight billion people…

Don’t let a tiny screen play the largest role in your life. — Many of my clients have tried — and succeeded — in “breaking up” with their phones. Not a full on never-see-you-again break up, but a move away from codependency and reliance. They each, in their own way, felt like their phone was in charge of their life. …

You are the only person who can own the agenda of your growth. — What follows are my top tips on how to choose a meaningful topic of focus for a coaching session. I say “coaching” because I’m a coach, but I believe this is a good place to start for other one-on-one development conversations, like mentorship or counseling. …

The five tactics that have helped me most. — One month ago, I was wrestling with what felt like an impossible decision. I was trying to decide whether to fly back to the US, to spend time with my oldest children, or stay in Australia, with my youngest child. The complicating factor is that, for all of 2021, Australia…

In the blue corner, weighing in at 47 hours per week, it’s the average American full-time job! — Why do we all seem to work so damn hard? Is this even a bad thing and, if it is, can we do anything about it? Do content creators and solopreneurs ever really stop working? …

The birth, death, and rebirth of identity — what I learned living in constant fear of not being good enough. — Most articles I write are focused on sharing a skill or specific idea. This one’s a bit different. This is a story. My story. As I write it, I’m not exactly sure what I’m hoping to give you, the reader. I guess this one’s a bit more for me. The birth of an identity I…

The world didn’t end! What I learned about patience and compassion. — When my daughter was born a year ago, I didn’t plan to take time away from writing. In fact, initially I didn’t. I still had a few stories drafted or waiting with publications, so inertia stayed with me a bit as I finished what I already had. But I didn’t…

They can create the space for connection and reflection. — I won’t make you scroll looking for them: the two words are “I notice.” And why are these two short words so powerful? How have I used them to create space and improve my own relationships and emotional intelligence? For that, read on. Use “I notice” to create healthy space I learned these two amazing words from…