Tiny Bites of Wagaliciousness

At the end of the day, do you often feel exhausted, mentally or physically? There’s an adage that says, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” Let’s pretend you’re the cup – you pour yourself out for others all day,...

Face it, we all have off days. Sometimes I can be walking my dogs in a beautiful park, hearing birds sing, feeling the breeze on my skin and enjoying the fragrance of blooming trees and still get crabby if one of the...

Are you a team leader and want to inspire your team? There are a lot of leadership coaches who’ll tell you to always present a strong, confident face to your team. I disagree. Let them see you struggle. Let them see...

Do you ever wish you were more…something? Better at tennis, like your friend Sally. Better at spays, like your classmate Emily. Better at public speaking, like your co-worker Evelyn? Taller? Slimmer? Different...

Today I got mad at someone and then realized I needed to be mad at me. Someone expected me to drop everything and take care of their mess. Why did I need to be mad at me? Because up until today, I hadn’t given this...

You can’t worry about someone and love them at the same time. Worry is focusing on the weakness you see in that person, and when you’re looking at their weaknesses – which we all have! – you’re not loving them. To a...

Let’s talk about control freaks and how to be the best kind of control freak. Wait – what? That’s right – I want you to be a control freak. We all flourish when we’re control freaks…the trick is to know what you are...

Think about the best boss you’ve ever worked for. What was it that made them great? That answer is simple - great leaders lift up their people. Poor leaders just boss their people around. Mediocre leaders carp about...

Do you have something negative happening in your life that seems to suck all the light and life out of you? That’s an awful way to feel, and it’s also perfectly normal. Life deals us challenges and losses and they can...

What is your current dream? Is it an extravagant vacation? A move to a new location? A major life change like marriage or a child? The pathway from your dreams to your success is in front of you. Sometimes it can be...

One of my very favorite Facebook memes says “the difference between a flower and a weed is a judgement.” We value the rose and look down our noses at dandelions. Why? The rose has thorns that hurt, draw blood and...

Do you feel like you need to explain yourself and your actions to others? Emblazon these two words into your brain: I’m good. You are a person of ability and integrity, and your actions are an extension of those...