personal growth
Four mental messages that hold you back
June 9, 2026
When I was writing The Connector’s Advantage, I sent out a few emails to people I knew for their input, and I got incredible insight. I moved forward and was able
How to Harness Anxiety
April 14, 2026
A few weeks ago, I wrote about if Fear Is a Good Motivator. With so much going on in the world and in my little part of it, anxiety is the
Is fear a good motivator?
March 31, 2026
Last year about this time I wrote a post called, Is Guilt A Good Motivator. The conclusion I made was that sometimes guilt can be a powerful driver of needed action. It turns out,
You Get to Be Bad at One Thing (Choose Wisely)
February 10, 2026
One of my favorite parts of my kids’ break is having my whole family together, especially for family game night. Whether we’re around the table or waiting for food, games
Before You Fix It: Ask This Question First
January 20, 2026
My natural inclination, when someone comes to me with a problem, is to immediately jump into action mode. Thinking to myself, “What can I do? How can I make this
Is ‘Toxic Positivity’ Holding You Back?
January 13, 2026
This week, I’ve been pondering a phrase that’s been circulating quite a bit: “toxic positivity.” It’s something I’ve always wondered about. I even have a sign in my son’s room that
The Best Insights of 2025!
December 30, 2025
What a year! -Taking a moment to look back always brings a mix of perspective and gratitude. As I wrap up my final newsletter of the year, I found myself
Nothing is Wasted
December 9, 2025
I recently heard a phrase that stopped me in my tracks: “Nothing is wasted.” Think about how often we say things like, “What a waste of time!” or “That was
Embracing Imperfection
August 5, 2025
I’ve always been drawn to the line in John Legend’s song, All of Me… “Love your curves and all your edges, all your perfect imperfections.” There’s such a powerful truth