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Meeting new people is easy. Making new friends is not. When you spend the time, make the effort, and take a chance, you might get lucky enough to find a friend for life. Just like I did.

Have you ever thought about the difference between our responses to physical pain versus our responses to emotional pain? Here’s one personal story.

As we round out Learning Disabilities Awareness month, please remember how wonderful it can be to see the world differently. We need people who are different! (Like me)

I was invited by one of my dearest friends to do something that scares me big time! After a lot of excuses, my family convinced me to say YES. (And so I’m doing it scared!)

This AHA! came as a surprise to me! It’s why this episode is just over 5 minutes. If you find yourself shrinking to avoid any part of life, this episode may be helpful to you!

Have you ever been told that your dreams are silly, unrealistic, or impossible? We often put our heart’s desires aside because of what other people think. That stops today!

We sometimes believe we are the sum of our thoughts and feelings. The “feels” can send us into negative self-talk, making us think there is something wrong with us. Untrue.

Let’s face it-we all have moments when we punish ourselves. It may be refusing to spend money on something we want, or passing on dessert or even talking badly about our bodies. We can decide at any point to stop. Maybe we could start shifting how we think about our lives (and even enjoy ourselves)!

These words of wisdom are for first-borns or anyone who has extraordinarily high expectations of themselves. Sit back and soak them in.

How do you know where you’re headed if you’re paying attention to everyone else’s chatter? There are so many paths, and you get to choose!

The body never lies. The end. (…and the beginning)

Do you ever feel like everyone else (EXCEPT YOU) is winning at life? When you experience this, please use this strategy.

Anywhere you look, you can find unrest. Question is, how do you respond? If you allow yourself to get swept up in it, you expend energy you do not have. There is an alternative.

How many times have you talked yourself out of doing something? Taking a chance? Moving on a dream or creative idea? Perhaps this is a sign!

When’s the last time you did something for the first time? Are you saying YES to living or are you playing it safe?

When’s the last time you crafted an email introduction? Or got creative about bringing two people together who have never met? We need be bringing together amazing people! Get out there and start introducing!

Are you trying to catch up on sleep, work, organizing, life?! Let’s get real about time and energy-ours and everyone else’s.

As we begin to come together again as families and friends, we must relearn how to enjoy the most precious of things-TIME.

How much are you carrying in your mind (negative thoughts) or on your heart (worry and fear)? Let’s take one small step in this moment to lighten our load.

When’s the last time you went out of your way for someone? I bet it was just recently. Are you keeping score? Do you wait for something in return? What if we let go of that?

We have one beautiful life, and we have got to start playing a bit more courageously! What does “living full out” look like for you?

Do you have a friend that enhances every part of your life? They may be a SWIRLER! Those are the best kinds of friends!

Think about how many things you have done for the first time-just about all the things! It’s okay to fell scared.

Oh how tightly we hold onto things, people, beliefs, and stories about our lives! That can turn into a death grip. Let’s start easing up and enjoy what is.

We tend to run from one thing to another. Hurry to get to work; hurry to get the kids; hurry to an appointment! Time! There’s never enough of it…or is there?

We are so used to setting DEADlines. What if we shifted the goal and the outcomes? It has the potential to shift our lives!

“Stressed” often feels like “alone.” Today’s message is all about remembering that you’ve got people in your life who can help. Accept the help.

How many challenges have you faced and overcome? You are so courageous! You are so smart! Remember that as you move forward!

It is time to stop searching outside ourselves for approval and permission. Look in the mirror and assure yourself that you choose you! Trust yourself enough to move forward!

Are you surprised each time your family asks you when you’re planning to get married or do you feel angry when your friend constantly cancels on you last minute? Here is a fail-safe way to navigate expectations.

Are you too busy to “deal” with things right now? Does it feel too hard to have a conversation about what’s really going on with you, your life, or your emotional state? This might really help!

Do you use the word “gentle?” Not sure about you, but I have been using words like BE STRONG, PERSEVERE, and STAY DETERMINED! Pandemic words. I think we could all use some gentleness.

If you are having a difficult time, you are in good company. It IS possible to step in a different direction, access new environments, and take pause to figure out what’s next.

Breath is so vital to our health. It keeps us alive and also is a great way to gain back control of our thoughts and feelings. Use it more often!

We all feel like we never have enough time. What if you could change the world in five minutes? It’s possible!

Fall is a perfect time to take in the beautiful colors and really tap into all our senses. This is one way to fill up our spirits. It’s so important to remember to do that every day.

When you have an important decision to make, do you ask your best friend, a trusted colleague, the Magic 8 Ball? Why are we constantly looking outside ourselves for the answers?

In those difficult times, we may search outside ourselves for validation and support. It might benefit us to start by rallying internally.

Are you feeling lost? Have you wandered off the path you initially started down? One way to find our way back is to ground ourselves.

Our bodies are our biggest advocates! What do we do to show our gratitude? Badmouth, complain, and beat them up! How can we heal that most important relationship?

I like to be liked. I spent a lot of time during my life working hard to fit in, to conform to beliefs, and to act in a certain way. It often left me feeling icky.

Life’s challenges keep coming. That means we are ALIVE and growing! We are being called to think and behave in new ways and I believe in us! How are you staying strong?

We DO DO DO all day long. We learned early on that success looks a certain way. I believe who you are, not what you do, makes life successful!

We do a lot of things. What if we did less…before we were “forced” to due to illness or injury? Take a minute to think about what you would stop doing.

So much information! How do we know what to pay attention to, what’s important, and how much energy to spend on it? Take a minute to bottom line it.

It’s that time of year…preparations begin for the transition into the school year, routines, and weather shifts. It can also be difficult to begin the work.

What a JOY! My dear friend Kathleen joins me to discuss the power of staying the course. How are you doing with that?

We play small a lot. We fail to take chances in business and in life for so many reasons-too many to count. With family, we have a chance to play big-to love big. Give it a go!

Did you know children laugh an average of 350 times a day? Adults? Way less-more like a dozen times a day. Life is better with laughter!

Have you ever been lost or had your plans disrupted due to a change in direction? It can be upsetting! Is there a benefit to getting lost?