“This little light of mine, I’m gonna make it shine!” Every time I hear that verse from a popular hymn, I smile because it’s something my kids used to sing in preschool. And, since “shine” is my word of the year, I want to help you shine your light too—at least when it comes to […]

A few months ago I went to a shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” gathering. Forest bathing is a type of slow, meditative walk through nature. Japanese studies have found that trees release a chemical called phytoncides that are good for our immune systems. The slow, meditative walk also helps calm stress, which, of course, benefits the

Don’t tell me your service or product heals. Show me how it heals, and why it matters to my life.  I regularly hear my clients say that you have to experience one of their services to understand it. They aren’t being cheeky or difficult. This is a real challenge. Many of their services are oftentimes exceptionally difficult

I often hear from business owners that while they don’t mind writing, they don’t have time to give it the attention it deserves. Or, they say that they feel stuck when it comes to writing in a way that clearly and eloquently articulates what they want to say. Over the past few months, I’ve begun

School has already started for some kids, while others still have a few more weeks off. While some children look forward to heading back to school, others dread the homework, the routine, the sitting still and/or re-negotiating daily struggles with that classmate who, for whatever reason, insists on making their life miserable. I’ve had the

Life Got You in a Funk? 15 Ideas to Nourish Your Spirit This week I bought myself flowers at the grocery store, and I placed them in a white pitcher in the middle of our dining room table. For as little as $5, the bouquet of sweet cheerful, lavender-colored daisies immediately boosts my spirits every