Now Is Everything

I recently shared a guest post on my personal blog, A Beautiful Ripple Effect, written by Dr. Ashley Solomon. This post resonated strongly with so many people that I knew I had to share the words with the readers of Psychology Today. Dr. Solomon's work is incredible — she is a therapist and writes a gem filled blog entitled Nourishing The Soul (perfect title, right!?). Read More

While blogging may seem like responsibilities to others, for me it serves as an incredible outlet for connecting with others and taking time to listen to my voice rather than quell its whispers. Read More

We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot.- Eleanor Roosevelt

What allows some people to eclipse the realm of the possible? Are they really the exceptional ones, or is there more to the equation than mere luck? Read More

As creatures of habit, we find great comfort in engaging in a pattern of what feels natural and familiar. At the same time, however, our desires often change; we make new goals, gain new dreams, and develop new passions.

But with this desire for change comes reluctance to take the actions needed to move along a new path – to change the status quo – and we may often feel stuck. Read More

In order to become a butterfly, a caterpillar must fully dissolve within the chrysalis – a cocoon of protection. This dissolution or meltdown is the first and most difficult stage of change; however, while incredibly strenuous and distressing, it is the fundamental component of the transformation process. Read More

Nothing is impossible. With the right attitude, you can do anything you want. It's all about choosing to be positive instead of being negative about things. Like I can look at "not working" as being "no one's hiring me and no one will give me a job." Or I can look at "not working" as being "a fantastic vacation." - Minnie Driver Read More

Simply writing this title has decreased my confidence significantly. Yet now that I realize why I feel self-doubt, I can move forward and write this post. How incredible it is that in a split second, we can shift our mindset from negative to positive. Read More

We can sometimes spend so much time thinking about what we want, we forget to treasure what we already have. I'm a big believer in ordinary moments and in the beauty of now. When we take the time to stop thinking about the future and start appreciating the now, we are usually rewarded with instant peace of mind. Read More

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. Read More

Senator Ted Kennedy has passed away after battling a horrific form of brain cancer. I just heard this announcement minutes ago as I was shutting down my computer to go to sleep. And I knew I had to write something. Read More

After writing that question, I noticed that I was smiling—and it's that awareness that makes me sparkle. It reminds me that I am indeed living in the moment. To me, nothing else matters, well, except for writing this post, of course. So, To Smile or Not To Smile? Just knowing that the choice is ours to make is empowering. Not too long ago, I thought everything had to be perfect. Read More

I am an information addict. My nemesis: blogs full of productivity systems that claim to make you do more today than ever before. Of course, I fall right into the trap and read these articles for hours at a time (and feel quite studious because I’m “learning”), but then I look at the clock and realize that there is no way that today will be my most productive. Read More

How does one go from overdrive to baseline without losing his or her sanity?

Last week, I discussed five methods I use to recalibrate my life and regain a sense of normality. You may want to review Part One before moving on to Part Two. The first five methods are listed below. Read More