Tiny Bites of Wagaliciousness

At the end of a bad day, do you have a process to help yourself feel better? Difficult days are normal, and also not fun. Carrying a difficult day around with you is a perfectly normal thing to do, and yet you don’t...

Have you ever had a defeat in your life? Something you thought would be a slam-dunk instead fell flat and you were the one with egg on your face? How’s that for a mixed metaphor?  Maya Angelou said, “We may encounter...

Have you been through a relationship breakup when you thought it was forever? Whether you were married and got divorced, were in a committed, long-term relationship or even a whirlwind that seemed perfect, breakups...

You are surrounded by teachers. Don’t believe me? You are – the woman with the beautiful smile at the drive-through window this morning taught you that there are happy people everywhere. The person wearing too much...

Creating more mental wellbeing is simple – become good at deliberate focus. What is deliberate focus? That’s simple too – it’s choosing what you think about. And that’s not simple because your brain wants to focus for...

Perspective informs point of view. Have you played with that new app that writes for you? I’m in a mastermind group with a diverse collection of women professionals and recently we discussed ChatGPT. The mastermind...

If you’re a younger Baby Boomer or a Gen X’er, chances are Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood had at least a little bit of influence on who you are today. The TV show designed for children aired from 1968 through 2001, when...

Several years ago, I learned that my marriage was over. It was an unexpected, eye-opening experience. A friend who knew us both well made a comment that struck a chord when she said, “you focused on what you loved...

Do you find it hard to ask for help, too? Many of us do – maybe you were raised by people who believed in self-sufficiency, maybe you’re a perfectionist where you’re concerned, or maybe you feel that it’s just easier...

Do events from your past make you feel bad? For nearly everyone, that answer is “yes.” Something happens and it changes the way we view ourselves, our lives and even our world. That’s normal – that’s a key component...

Are you an empathetic person? Most of us have at least a little bit of empathy and at least a little bit of stubborn adherence to long-held beliefs. Holding on to something you believe is fine, as long as you don’t...

There are people in your life who will tell you that you can’t do something. It might sound like an order, it might sound like sound advice, and it might sound like someone who fears for your safety. No matter how the...