Allison’s Blog

Have you noticed how hard it’s become to stay with one thought before another steals your attention? You’re not imagining it. Research shows that our ability to focus has dropped sharply in recent years, and some studies even suggest the average person now struggles to stay focused for less than eight seconds. Constant notifications, multitasking,

I like words. A lot. I like slang words and phrases (grrrrl?), even words that are not words at all but convey oh-so-much (mmm-hmmmm?). You feel me? I know you do. Language grows and evolves and I’ve got back stage passes to that show. I’d like to share two new phrases that have significantly improved

Adversity is not something most people go looking for. Setbacks, disappointments, or uncomfortable challenges usually feel like detours we would rather avoid. Yet in hindsight, many of the moments that tested us most end up influencing who we are. They offer a new perspective and strengthen our resilience. And sometimes, adversity can even lead to

For many (including me!), Billy Joel’s music wasn’t just entertainment. It was the soundtrack of our lives; the songs we listened to while growing up, figuring out life, and confronting its contradictions. Albums like Cold Spring Harbor played on repeat, while songs such as “Captain Jack” and “Only the Good Die Young” started conversations about

Because I’m a nerd, and an introvert, I often bring my laptop to my kids’ games. That means I prop up and work while on the sidelines for football, baseball, hockey, and gosh, now my daughter is trying the silk hammock so add that to the list.Nothing says “come chat!” like a woman in a

Forgiveness is not always easy, but what if it could feel a little lighter? A little more freeing? So often, we treat forgiveness like a favor we grant someone else. But what if the real power of forgiveness is not in letting go of someone else’s wrongdoing but in setting yourself free? When you shift