If there’s one thing I understand, my dear? It’s how quickly I can go from feeling on top of my to do list and super productive to feeling overwhelmed thanks to thousands of swirling thoughts. That doesn’t happen as often as it used to thanks to all...
So, you’re having a bad day. Or maybe a crappy week. Or maybe experiencing a series of days upon days of a funky blue feeling you just can’t shake. And you’re tired of it, so tired of your heart hurting and general malaise. So tired of that sense of ennui and...
The last time JB went on a work trip, I met a girlfriend for an impromptu happy hour. She’d texted me at 4 PM asking if I could meet her at 4:30 at a nearby restaurant with a great menu of Bar Bites. I agreed. Because no matter how much I like having a plan, I...
As we move towards fall, life just picks up the pace. Kids are back to school and the holidays are coming. I see a common thread running through the lives of clients, friends, and family members alike: an overwhelming task list with not enough time to accomplish it....
Do you feel as if you’ve lost your zest for life, darling? Have you begun to lose interest in things you used to be passionate about? Is it hard to motivate yourself to just get things done? And does it feel as if everything in your realm of responsibilities feels...
There will always be moments when life feels out of control and stressful. And I know that things can feel a little hopeless and scary. That’s why, in times of crisis, we sometimes need to look to the wisdom of others when it comes to feeling hope. And as if we...
Shortly after my divorce, a girlfriend jokingly suggested we cover all the mirrors in my house. She had noticed that every time I passed a mirror or reflective surface, I turned my head to look. As we laughed and chatted about this habit, we realized I wasn’t...