On Getting the Last Word (Three Minute Read)

On Getting the Last Word (Three Minute Read)

by | Nov 3, 2021

I know at least a dozen people who need to have the last word. And I have no problem allowing them to have it because it isn’t important to me.  Why isn’t it important to me?  Why is it important to them?   I decided to do some research and, not...
Feeling Guilty? (Three Minute Read)

Feeling Guilty? (Three Minute Read)

by | Oct 27, 2021

I was raised by a Jewish mother.  I think that makes me an expert on guilt.  Religion notwithstanding, I’m going out on a limb to state that everyone has felt guilty about something.  And I think we can all agree that guilt is not fun. So, many of us stay in...
Getting Your SH ** T Together! (Three Minute Read)

Getting Your SH ** T Together! (Three Minute Read)

by | Oct 20, 2021

Maybe you made a New Year’s Resolution to get your affairs in order, and you’re still procrastinating.  Maybe even the thought of “what if?” sends you directly to the refrigerator.  Maybe you have other priorities.  And maybe you’re just...
Are Your In-Laws More Like Out-Laws? (Three Minute Read)

Are Your In-Laws More Like Out-Laws? (Three Minute Read)

by | Oct 13, 2021

Divorced couples with children will be a family forever. Only their marital status and their living situations will change. When I remind my clients of this, I usually offer up scenarios where they’ll be together as a family: graduations, birthdays, weddings,...
S.T.O.P. In the Name of Stress Relief (Three Minute Read)

S.T.O.P. In the Name of Stress Relief (Three Minute Read)

by | Oct 6, 2021

Everybody experiences some stress from time to time.  Everyone can also admit to feeling some anxiety.  Many of us often get angry.  In each and every moment of discontent, we all have the ability to deal with these negative emotions in a positive way.  It starts and...
It’s Time to Take a Break (Three Minute Read)

It’s Time to Take a Break (Three Minute Read)

by | Sep 29, 2021

I am a work in progress. (Aren’t we all?) While concentrating on the business of getting through each day, taking good care of my clients and good care of myself, I sometimes find myself in the weeds with no understanding of how I got there.  I worry about...
Moving Forward After Loss (Three Minute Read)

Moving Forward After Loss (Three Minute Read)

by | Sep 22, 2021

The 20th anniversary of 9/11 was very emotional for me. Although I didn’t know anyone who died in the attacks, hearing the names of those who were lost, and listening to the stories of strength and survival inspired me.  I also cried a lot. You might be aware...
Intention vs. Perception (Three Minute Read)

Intention vs. Perception (Three Minute Read)

by | Sep 15, 2021

When I was in college, I had a poster in my dorm room with the words “I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.”  Credit for the quote goes to Alan Greenspan, the...
We All Procrastinate (Three Minute Read)

We All Procrastinate (Three Minute Read)

by | Sep 1, 2021

I have a confession to make.  Throughout this pandemic, I’ve done very little by way of self-improvement.  I feel a combination of envy and disdain when I hear about people decluttering their closets, or starting a new exercise regimen.  There are many things...
O.Q.P. – It’s a Thing (Three Minute Read)

O.Q.P. – It’s a Thing (Three Minute Read)

by | Aug 25, 2021

I’m not sure if this is a new thing, but for sure it’s new to me. And thank you to my friend, Margo, for introducing it to me.O.Q.P. is an acronym that stands for “Only Quality People.”  What does that mean, exactly?  According to my research,...