Aug 28, 2024 | General
Tending Your Garden One of my clients, an avid gardener, recently lamented that her flowers are fading. My gardening is much more minimal, but I’m noticing the same thing. Of course this can be a bit disappointing, but it is just the normal course of nature. We can’t... 
May 8, 2024 | General
Are you happy? What does it mean if you are not happy? What does it take to make you happy? Most of us, without even realizing it, have expectations about happiness, and what it means when we don’t feel happy. Letting go of expectations and the need to “Be Happy”... 
Jan 17, 2024 | General
Cultivating Optimism The New Year is here again. Most years I feel optimistic about this. It can feel like a chance to reset and start a fresh chapter. I like to set some goals and reflect on what I want to experience during the next 12 months. For me this often... 
Oct 4, 2023 | General
Emotional intelligence allows us to navigate the complexities of our emotions and effectively manage our reactions. It helps us recognize, understand, and regulate our emotions, as well as the capacity to empathize with others. When we lack emotional intelligence, we... 
May 24, 2023 | General
Lessons Learned from Spring Cleaning Do you typically engage in spring cleaning? Or feel the urge to do so? Many of us do, me included. It seems to be a part of the season of renewal following winter. We are ready for a sense of freshness and openness. Some ways this... 