Category Archives: Confidence

How to See the Positive Side of Life After a Traumatic Event: Clarifying Lens

After learning that I had breast cancer, I realized I couldn’t take my life for granted anymore. Everything I valued could be lost and taken away. But what did I value? What in my life was meaningful, or what gave my life meaning? I underwent almost a year of taxing surgeries, and then spent another keep reading

7 Tips for Practicing Gratitude All Year

How was your Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday for taking a step back and appreciating our family, friends, and the many gifts in your life.  This kind of gratitude practice is something you can initiate not just on Thanksgiving, but also all year round. Practicing gratitude has many benefits. It can help you to keep reading

Are You Thankful or Entitled?

As Thanksgiving week is upon us, we can pause and think about all those parts of our lives we are grateful for.  This is a natural theme of the holiday as family and friends gather specifically for this purpose  The challenge is always carrying this attitude with us after the turkey and cranberry sauce is keep reading

6 Ways to Improve Your Mood Naturally

Are you finding yourself sluggish and less than cordial when you wake up? Here’s an arsenal of 10 simple steps that will not only keep you from feeling grumpy, it will get you out the door and onto a more productive day. 1. Preparation is key Look at your calendar and take 10 minutes before keep reading

Why Do I Feel Pressured to Find Love After Divorce?

After a divorce, you will experience a range of emotions, from anger, to grief, to moments of joy and happiness in your new life. You may also feel a sense of pressure to find love after a divorce. This pressure can stem from family and friends or from within. There is no need to give keep reading