I will admit it. Watching and reading about the January 6th Congressional hearings makes me angry. As I have learned by practicing the Centering Skill of “Noticing Myself”–that anger is a signal … Find Out More
Recently, I was wondering how to best support my wife. (Does that sound mature or what?!) Let me explain. Now, not to put all the blame on COVID, but I … Find Out More
As a child, my resilience was all over the place. I failed miserably in grade school. I was sent to the office so many times in 3rd grade that one … Find Out More
The shootings from the past few weeks are so painful. I can easily get overwhelmed. When I use the Centering Skill of Noticing Myself, I notice I am feeling angry, sad, and full of grief. … Find Out More
I was recently facilitating a standing group meeting that has some regular no-shows. It’s annoying and frustrating. I’m amazed by how often some people don’t communicate whether they will attend a meeting … Find Out More
I am lucky. I work with someone who sends these types of emails every day: “You’re the best. — thanks for thinking of this for us!” “I … Find Out More
Life, by definition, throws us curve balls. These past two years, we have faced a lot of curveballs. If, in December 2019, someone had asked me to rank “100 things … Find Out More
The war in Ukraine goes all the way into me … noticing the tragedy and human suffering hurts my soul. The aggression, destruction of homes and neighborhoods, murder of innocent … Find Out More
Last week I found myself in a rut. I was grumpy, snippy, and NOT my most resilient self. Seriously, ask my husband. He would agree. I know I am better … Find Out More