Happiness

I’m in the USA this summer, staying with my mother. She has been recovering from several heart surgeries and is now having some liver trouble as a result of her heart medication. I came here wanting...

Years ago, when I lived on 33rd Street in New York City, I was bothered by the rubbish blowing along the pavement and the homeless man who begged near the local cash machine. I was also annoyed by a...

One of the things I love most about coaching is that it continually reminds me I haven’t “arrived.” After nearly thirty years as a life coach, you might think I’d have mastered all of life’s lessons...

I thought I was ready for the empty nest. After all, we raise our children to leave us, don’t we? That is the whole point. We want them to become capable, independent, confident adults who can go...

The older I get, the more convinced I become that protecting your peace is one of the most underrated forms of self-care. And protecting your peace does not mean becoming cold, selfish, or...

I’ve been feeling especially grateful lately for the people I still have in my life. Recent events have put so much into perspective. Lately, it seemed I needed a bigger problem to make me see...

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to celebrate the wonderful women who make a difference in our lives. Finding a meaningful gift isn’t always easy, but this year, consider...

I can’t tell you how many burned-out high achievers, especially female executives, I’ve worked with who tell me the same thing: “My life is good... so why can’t I feel happier?” If that’s you, take...

What is the secret to happiness? Recently, while reading Stop Fixing Yourself by Anthony de Mello, I came across an idea that has stayed with me: you must choose between your attachment and your...

One of the most common things clients ask me is, “How do I know if I’m making the right decision?” We tend to assume that the “right” choice will come with total clarity, complete confidence, and...

You say you want more, more time, more joy, more presence, but are you truly ready to receive it? Most of us aren’t. Not because we’re not worthy, but because we haven’t created the space. Learning...

If you’re craving a fresh start to freedom this year, you’re not alone. This is the perfect time to do a New Year life audit; a moment to step back, take inventory, and clear out what’s no longer...