At the end of January/early February, you may be feeling one of five ways as a divorced woman. Take your pick! #1: Hopeful, because the New Year always presents a clean slate and a chance to start over. #2: Slightly depressed because it’s now back…

Not too long ago, I was having an issue with my computer (I’m sure you can relate), and my immediate thought was to ask a man sitting at an adjacent table for help. So, I did. He stood over my shoulder trying to decipher the issue, but to no avail, and he went on his manly way…

Do you ever find yourself saying yes to things you don’t want to do, just to keep the peace? Do you bend over backward to avoid disappointing others, even if it means disappointing yourself? If so, welcome to the Good Girl Box – a cozy yet suffocating space built from years…

Do you remember when we thought we had all the answers and authority figures were the enemy? During our youth, we believed the future was ours for the taking. In fact, a widespread belief amongst our generation was that no one over 30 could be trusted…

There’s an ancient saying that goes something like this: What we give our attention to, grows. If our attention goes to the relentless need to do it all and to please everyone along the way, over time living this way will come at the expense of our health…

This time of year we assess and reassess who we are, what we’ve done, and what we want. We review our dreams and measure them against where we are now. This reflection often throws me into the spin cycle – the drama of focusing on what I lack…

Who is the feisty you in 15-20 years? As we journey through life, it’s natural to reflect on our past and ponder the future. If you’re approaching or have surpassed 60, we sometimes overlook the extent of the number of years ahead of us. The next 20-25 years…

A friend and I were enjoying a pleasant afternoon walk through the local park after having had lunch together. We happened upon what must have been an art class. Half a dozen young people, each at an easel, were valiantly painting the nature scene in front of them…

With the new year already here, there’s no better time to reflect on where you’ve been and where you want to go. Building confidence and setting intentional goals can transform your life, helping you step boldly into new opportunities with clarity and purpose…

When winter rolls around, it usually triggers a wistful feeling, a sense of completion and a sense of loss. The mornings are cool, the days are short. It’s hard to avoid the feeling of shrinking away! All of Nature seems to be saying, “Stop, listen, think about what you have been, and wonder what you will become…”