If you’re anything like me, you’re probably feeling inundated with all of the advice, comfort, encouragement, tough talk, pep talks, and other messages flooding your inbox this week. I struggled with writing this because I find when I’m feeling oversaturated, my friends usually are too. But at the risk of pouring water into an already…
Family holiday traditions can be the glitter glue that holds all the precious moments of the season together. But when a tradition that was once part of the holiday magic begins to feel like a stressful expectation, it might be time for a holiday tradition tune-up. Now you just have to break the news to…
Discovering and nurturing the things that make our hearts beat faster isn’t just good for us personally. Pursuing our passions is a way of life that’s also good for our relationships. I know what it’s like to ditch your passions for a season. I loved being a full-time mom, and I poured all of my…
When we talk about drawing a line with someone, it usually holds some negative meaning. Someone has pushed us too far or asked too much of us. We think drawing a line will protect us or keep them from taking advantage. But there are other lines we need to pay attention to in our relationships….
Last week we talked about the goal of aiming for authenticity – to build bridges and grow stronger, healthier relationships by sharing our true selves with one another. Today we’re talking about ways to discover our true selves, and the three places we can go when looking for directions. Looking inward, I discover who I…
All of us hope that bullies are a thing of the past, a little thug we once encountered on the playground. And for most of us, that kind of obvious and recognizable bully is just a memory from childhood, or a loudly obnoxious person we know to avoid. But sometimes we discover that we have…
