Usually I let Christmas linger until New Year’s day. But, while having coffee this morning I was looking around the house and felt a sudden urge to let Christmas go a little ahead of schedule this year. I’m not sure why that is, but in looking at several …
I’m hearing a lot of stress-related comments from my clients right now. “I need six more gifts and have no idea when I can shop.” “I don’t have my caramels made yet.” “I still don’t have my cards in the mail.” “I have three more parties to go …
In less than two weeks the major holiday gift-giving time will be behind us. How are you doing your shopping? Are you feeling stressed? Are you spending too much? Are you concerned that you haven’t purchased the perfect gift for everyone on your list? You are not alone! …
Many of us will welcome guests into our homes this time of year. I find it joyous to open our home to guests, but it does require a little preparation. Here are five quick suggestions: Ask about food preferences or allergies: I like to pre-purchase whatever food items …
Well, the holidays are officially off and running. It’s that time of year when many people compare their lives to Rockwell paintings, Martha Stewart magazines, and the social lives of the Kardashian’s. Rather than the unbridled joy that these images may present, I hear a lot of stress-related …
Well, the holidays are officially off and running! The local NBC affiliate, KING-TV, asked me to come in and speak about how to organize all the decorations, gifts and events that happen around the holidays. After leaving the studio I thought “hmm, that might be good information to …
We are nearing the end of Pursuit of Happiness Week. (Yes, there is such a thing.) I’m writing this post at the end of the week because I really wanted to pay attention to my own experience of focusing on happiness this week before putting pen to paper. …
I just read the most interesting article in the September issue of Real Simple magazine which reminded me of just how little quiet most of us have in our daily lives and how much noise we are subjected to on a constant basis. We get up and turn …
The leaves are falling. The days are getting shorter. The nights are getting colder. Those are all sure signs that winter is approaching. And with that, comes the “fall back” change of time. I don’t know about you, but I appreciate “falling back” much more than “springing forward.” …
I just spent a week with my 88-year old mother who lives 500 miles away. My siblings and I are very fortunate that Mom is in good health, mentally sharp, exercises regularly, and is able to do just about anything she wants. Over the course of the visit, …