Want to create your best life after therapy? These posts will help with tools, strategies, and ideas to create the type of life you’ve worked so hard for. (That includes just wanting to be happier and have more fun!)
Exploring Nonviolent Communication
Have you ever thought of the practice of labeling or criticizing yourself – or others – as a violent act? I hadn’t, until I was introduced to Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication method (NVC for short.) Check this out: “If “violent” means acting in ways that result in harm, then much of how we communicate — […]
25 Ways to Use Your Love Language for Self-Care
It was so much fun to write this that I decided to create a 10-Day Self-Care by Love Language Challenge email class as a gift for you so you can explore more. Click Here to Sign Up for the Self Care Challenge I hope you enjoy it! If you hate email but still want the […]
3 Ways to Help Celebrate Autumn
Autumn is the time for releasing & setting intentions. These three free downloadable gifts will help you with each step. Often the hardest part of releasing & setting intentions is the releasing step. The two following tools will help make this easier for you – starting with a gentle guided audio mediation. Once you’ve listened […]
The Death of My Embarrassing Fantasy Self
A couple of years ago, as part of my own personal coaching experiment, I strolled into Starbucks, got my favorite coffee, and settled in for some people watching. Normally I spend my Starbucks time happily engrossed either in writing or reading, but for this day, I was willing to set aside my books and pens […]
Will More Money Solve Your Problems?
Zach booked six months’ worth of sessions with me, immediately after being informed his was under consideration for a promotion at work. His company saw his potential to be a great leader, and selected him to receive coaching and grooming around his executive presence. If he was able to demonstrate his leadership capacity, the promotion […]
A Soul Mate Search Right After Therapy May Be a Mistake
When my former client Ginny contacted me and asked to do a short course of coaching in support of her soul mate search, I knew I was in for a treat. Ginny is another favorite client (I realize I only have favorite clients, so I should probably not bother to write that any longer!) We […]
Maybe I Should Work for a Nonprofit
Jonathan is one of my favorite clients. He came to me in the middle of a career transition, looking for something that would make him happier. Like all my clients, Jonathan has a huge heart and a gorgeous soul – he’s someone that brings joy to the people in his life. He has a call […]
The Love Poems of Rumi
The Love Poems of Rumi by Nader Khalili is an exceptionally beautiful book, filled with gorgeous design and Khalili’s beautiful translations of the love poems of Rumi. I found this book to be completely delightful, and believe it would make an excellent addition to your own collection or a perfect gift for a romantic soul. […]
Take a Break for a Blissful Moment of Beauty
This week I’d like to offer a moment of beauty. This is often a very hectic time of year for many, and taking a break for a moment of beauty can enliven and refresh us more than you might think. A moment of beauty is like a mini-retreat – a time when we can get […]
How to See Your Own Beauty
This dreaded day has come – the day when I bring you one of the cheesiest-sounding self-care practices that has ever existed. It sounds ridiculous. I didn’t even particularly want to share this, but here’s the thing…it works. This month, I’m inviting you to try mirror work – to say “{your name}, I love you” […]