If the Shoe Fits Over the past 15 years, my weight has fluctuated a ton. Okay, not a literal ton. But due to stress eating, crash dieting (avoiding both of those nowadays), and a couple of pregnancies, my wardrobe at one time included items that ranged from size 4...
Fall Colors: What’s Hiding Behind All That Work? Fall is not my favorite season. I miss the longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures of summer. But the shorter, cooler days do produce something I absolutely love: gorgeous fall colors. As you might remember...
Screw Your ‘Best Self’ At Target, I saw a bunch of T-shirts in the kids’ department with these inspirational sayings: Work Hard. Shine Bright. BEAUTIFUL STRONG Find Your Power Be Your BEST SELF. And I kinda wanted to gag. I know, I know. I can hear you saying it: “But...
Surprise! I hate surprises. Yes, there is such a thing as “pleasant surprises,” like discovering my kids cleaned their room without being told (that WOULD be a surprise!). But in general, I do NOT like surprises. And I don’t just mean the jump-out-of-a-box...
Claiming vs. Violating Space One key ingredient for personal presence, as well as excellent public speaking skills, is the ability to claim space. When you claim space, you expand your awareness beyond your own personal space bubble, fill the area around you with your...
