Dopamine is our brain’s little cheerleader. It’s the reward chemical that lights up when something feels good, like finishing a task or tasting something sweet. That little spark of pleasure motivates and nudges us to keep going. But there’s a catch. Chasing quick hits of dopamine can leave us restless and craving more. That’s because […]
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Life moves fast. One moment feels manageable, and the next, something unexpected knocks you off balance. Maybe it’s work stress or a sudden change in plans. In those moments, what helps us stay steady isn’t just mental toughness; it’s emotional resilience. Emotional resilience is the ability to recover and adapt when life feels uncertain. It’s
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Connection. For me, that’s what coaching is about. It’s the deep connection that happens when a coach truly listens, notices what isn’t said, and helps clients uncover what matters most. Coaching also involves lots of supporting activities like tracking progress, gathering personal data, or handling administrative tasks. These aren’t exactly coaching, but they’re necessary to
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hi reader. Lately, I’ve been thinking about emergency plans. Tomorrow I’m taking a flight, and I know, before we takeoff, we’ll through the emergency plan. Schools have fire drills, and over the last decade, added “intruder” drills to the repertoire. I recently realized that my kids and I have never done a fire drill in
Man plans, god laughs. Except for this plan. Read More »