Although we all fall into the broader category of human being, which defines our universal, shared characteristics, in being human we each have our own unique ways—our own personal wiring as defined by our individual thoughts, beliefs, stories, biases, values, and...

Were you aware that many people, young and old, seem to be swimming, or perhaps even drowning in a sea of anxiety—feeling highly stressed and anxious more often than not? As “human doings,” many of us are extremely busy and feel as if we’re constantly chasing...

In my June 2015 blog entitled Thank You Pixar: Inside Out is a True Masterpiece, I wrote the following: "I am here to express my gratitude to Pixar for bringing this timely topic of emotions to life, by magically weaving together science, psychology,...

I don’t consider myself to be an avid sports fan. I absolutely love sports, but I find that watching complete games or tournaments can be quite boring and even laborious, given their length. After I’ve wasted hours in front of any screen, I always have to justify...

My personal focus as an author, speaker, and coach is on mental health and wellness. I help people to quiet their overthinking mind and build their emotional muscle. I have learned and experienced first hand that a trained mind can help to quiet an overthinking...

How often do you use the word “busy” to describe the state of your life? It seems like it’s really in fashion these days to be busy. Although busy is defined as having a great deal to do, I get the feeling that we all experience “being busy” in very different ways:...

Parenthood is one of the greatest gifts. Becoming a parent three times offered me my three greatest blessings. Taking on the role of mother felt right, natural, and beautiful. I felt loved, appreciated, and needed. And then…things changed. The kids grew up, technology...

When you make mental wellness a priority—you lay the foundation for a beautiful life. An important statement, no doubt, but what does it mean to you? My greatest teaching from the field of coaching is the importance of a powerful question. Every powerful question,...

How are you is a question that is frequently asked by rote and usually responded to in the same manner. Generally, we respond using one of the following well-known phrases: I’m good, I’m fine, OK, still alive, hanging in there, can’t complain… Our emotional vocabulary...

It greets me first every morningAnd also tucks me into bedIt’s my constant companionThe voice within my head I set every intention to lose itTo give it wings—to set it freeYet it always chooses to stayAnd to inhabit ALL of me My overthinking mind is very much like...