Do you have a son or daughter graduating from high school? Are you feeling a rollercoaster of emotions as the countdown to graduation begins? When I think about my younger daughter’s upcoming graduation, I feel excitement mixed with nostalgia. I remember when she clung to me like a koala & am now inspired by herContinue reading “How to Prepare for an Empty Nest”
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How to Stop Beating Yourself Up
Would you spend time with someone that consistently tells you that you are a failure and lists the ways that you are lacking? I hope not. Unfortunately, that is how many of us talk to ourselves, and we can’t walk away from this relationship. Most people use harsh, critical words with themselves that they wouldContinue reading “How to Stop Beating Yourself Up”
6 Tips on Increasing Happiness (Inspired by my Dog)
Are you happy? Your answer might vary depending on the day, hour or even minute. It’s natural for our moods to fluctuate, but is happiness more than a feeling? After studying positive psychology for the past 10 years, I have determined that what we mean when we use the word “happiness” is not just aContinue reading “6 Tips on Increasing Happiness (Inspired by my Dog)”
5 Ways to Use Positive Psychology Coaching Skills in Everyday Life
As an introvert, I prefer meaningful conversation to small talk. It’s not that I can’t talk about the weather or where to find the best barbecue, but I enjoy knowing more. This might explain why I often come home from the grocery store with stories about my cashier’s lives along with my groceries. My familyContinue reading “5 Ways to Use Positive Psychology Coaching Skills in Everyday Life”
