Gratitude goes further when you get specific. Give these 3 sentences a try.

Do you ever have those days where it seems like everything that can go wrong does? Those are the times when you can really experience the life-changing power of gratitude.

My monkey moment. It’s the day my life changed. 🐒 I was at a low point in my life. To the world, I had it all together. Yet, I was slowly crumbling inside. I was overworked, overwhelmed and at a loss for how to change. Maybe you feel this way? Bali changed that. But how did I get to Bali?

Yesterday morning, I awoke to silence. Glorious, beautiful silence. I made my way to the coffee maker, brewed an extra large cup of joe, grabbed my journal, and headed to the front porch. Whenever that silence was promptly cut short, I found myself asking this hard question.

As long as I can remember, I’ve been a “fixer.” Not in the illegal, Ray Donovan way, but in the enneagram 2, always a helper way. During my time studying life coaching with Martha Beck, I learned about Karpman’s Drama Triangle and realized that my helping was actually harming. So why, then, did I recently step into the rescuer role when I knew better?

As we continue our series on heart-centered relationships, this week we’re focusing on those we surrounded ourselves with, our besties. It is often said you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Who is that for you? (If your answer included a toddler, keep reading!)

It can be difficult to endure all the hearts and flowers that February brings when you're feeling loveless. In part one of “Where is the love?" we’re diving into 3 ways you can have heart-centered relationships with your partners even in the tough seasons.

What brings you joy? Did reading that question cause your heart to skip a beat? Do you find yourself holding your breath? If this is you, you're not alone. Take a deep exhale and keep reading. When I ask clients this question, I usually hear crickets. Many can’t immediately tell me what brings them joy as they’re often operating on autopilot from a place of stress. Joy is a state of being often tied to feelings of pleasure and happiness.

You know those dreams you have? Consider this your sign to take the first step. After pursuing a gigantic dream of mine, I now compare chasing your dreams to birthing a child. Although, let’s be honest, everything I know about that came from the movie, but hear me out!

Have you ever made a mistake? You think you know better but then repeat it. Tell me I’m not alone in this!? 😩 That negative inner critic can scream so loudly and the spiral can catch you off guard if you let it. Read more to see how I handled it and get some ideas for the next time you're caught in the shame cycle.

What do you want most in life? Is it a particular career? A loving relationship? A big house in the country of your dreams? Whatever it is, there’s a way to make it happen—and all it takes is a shift in thoughts and energy. This process is known as manifesting, and it can completely change your life. I talked with Faith Geiger at SheFinds about the power of manifestation and how to try it out for yourself.

Letting go, practicing non-attachment, is never easy. It’s natural for us to be fearful of the outcome. Society, our parents, our personal history all teach us to be scared, rather than child-like in our pursuits, exploring with wonder and curiosity.

Sometimes when things go wrong, they’re actually going right. God uses all things. All people. All scenarios for His good. The question is, are you willing to let go of your plans for the day to allow Him to work in your life? The next time you experience a delay or change in plans, pay attention to how God shows up. I promise He’s there. 😉

When you were little, what did you dream of being when you grew up? An astronaut? A veterinarian? A chef? As children, we’re encouraged to dream. Then somewhere between adolescence and adulthood the dreaming stops.

If you’re a child of the 80s then it’s highly likely you spent your childhood rolling around on four wheels. One day we’re 5 and gliding across the rink. The next, we’re 38 and can barely get the courage to lace up a pair of skates. Life happens, friend. 💛

We throw around the term “life coach” … but what exactly is one? Do they fit the stereotype that only the mega-rich executives can benefit from their advice (and afford them)? MetroFamily Magazine asked several local life coaches, including me, their burning questions about this burgeoning field, who can benefit from hiring a life coach and how to find the right fit.

Turbulence. Chaos. Disarray. Conflict. It comes in life when you least expect it. It seems as if it’s always there, lurking in the corner wondering the best time to strike. When it does, how do you respond?

Friends, I don’t know about you but for me, the world feels heavy right now. It’s like when will we be able to breathe freely again? So what can you do when everything feels out of your control?

Have you ever had that gut feeling that there’s something more you’re supposed to be doing with your life? You can’t quite explain it but it’s an inner knowing. A client once asked me how you know when it’s the right time to make a change. My short answer to her …

We humans live in a world of quick fixes and instant gratification. Long gone are the days of waiting patiently for people to return the VHS tape to Blockbuster. Cue Netflix. Amazon Prime. Instacart. Research shows that sustainable change takes time. This often leaves us feeling confused when we want to get better or feel better right now.