Busy Women Need Breaks Too: The Joy of Asking for Help

For many women asking for help is foreign to them. They are so busy helping others that they don’t think to or even know how to ask for help themselves. Deborah Cohan (see video) gives us a wonderful example of asking for what we need. Moments before she goes into surgery for a double mastectomy […]

3 Easy Steps to Creating Work-Life Balance

Many of us dream about a work-life balance but don’t know where to begin to make it a reality. Consider making one or two small changes in your day and you will soon be on your way to a more balanced and rewarding life. Step #1 – Start taking a non-smoking cigarette break! Get all […]

The Grief of Joy

Have you ever found yourself sad or melancholy when you’re supposed to be happy? Wonder why you’re feeling down when everyone else is excited for you? Even with joyous and exciting events there is often grief and sadness of change and what you’re moving on from. Read More . . .

Therapist Heal Thyself, Part 2

I went to my therapy session armed with a notebook and pen. I expected to leave the session full of emotion and recommendations and I didn’t want to miss a thing. Driving to her office I felt a mixture of nervousness, excitement, and anticipation. I knew what I wanted to talk about and it felt like […]

Forgiveness = Freedom

Forgiveness is about freeing ourselves from pain we didn’t cause. It’s not about the other person but about about releasing yourself from the hurt and anguish you’re left with. Read more to learn the steps toward forgiveness.