Coaching & Guided Autobiography
My piece from the the anthology, Homeward. I don’t remember exactly when my stomach began to hurt. I know it wasn’t when we were all piled on my parents’ bed, amidst the Sunday funny papers, the dog, and the giggling. And I know it wasn’t when my mom suggested we start our day with waffles …
Thanksgiving is over. Even the leftovers are gone. So why keep focusing on gratitude? Even though gratitude is proven to make you healthier, wealthier, wiser and happier, isn’t it time to move on? To focus on what’s next. But wait. Before you move on, consider this: Studies show that going for depth, rather than breadth, creates a bigger return on investment when …
I’ve been thinking about how our parents are our first teachers. In particular, I’ve been thinking about how they provide our foundational relationship training. And the thought has made me a little uncomfortable. (Okay, perhaps, all out terrified!)
When our relationships are humming along we tend to feel good about life. But when even one relationship is out of whack it can have a negative effect that ripples through our lives. Negative interaction with someone in our lives, whether it’s a co-worker, partner, child or friend, or even a stranger on the street, …
