Holiday Stress? Who, me?
I love the holidays — the spirit of giving, good cheer, family, and the joy of connecting. Holidays, though, can bring out the best and the worst in me. It can be very hectic in my … Find Out More
Category: Families
Noticing Others with Delight😍
Noticing Others…even before 7 am. I am a morning person, but my husband Steve is not. So when the garbage truck came early this morning and woke us up, my brain … Find Out More
Mindsets that Matter: Curiosity, Choice, and Courage
This morning I delivered an online zoom training for the Alameda County Office of Education. I was a nervous wreck last night and this morning. My stomach was in knots … Find Out More
Leaning Into Courage
Courage means following our hearts, listening to our inner wisdom. The Resilient Mindset of Courage can help us do that most difficult of things – change ourselves. So often, we are focused … Find Out More
Contributing Intentionally
Since 2009, it has been my honor to lead Dovetail Learning as Managing Director and then Executive Director. Over the past 13 years, we have created two significant SEL and human … Find Out More
Kindness carries us when we need it
Queen Elizabeth II shared her understanding of how small acts of kindness make a huge difference in her Christmas address of 2016. Choosing Kindness I received a nice note the other day … Find Out More
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
What I say to myself impacts me and those around me! This morning I woke up feeling upset because last night I was reading Greta Thunberg’s book, Our House Is … Find Out More
Heartfelt Listening Deepens Our Connections
Death has a way of focusing us. Whether it is expected or sudden, the uniqueness and permanence of it make other concerns feel less important. The heightened emotions around death make Resilience Skills especially … Find Out More
What Saved My Life
Thinking about Dovetail’s 5 Types of Resilience has helped me understand myself so much better. That little guy above is me at 5 years old. I knew little about resilience then but I loved my … Find Out More