Radical Self-Acceptance Doesn’t Mean Abdicating Responsibility
(Part two of the Daring to Transcend™ January Theme: “Acceptance”) In last week’s blog, I talked...
Why You Don’t Have to Be a “New You” in the “New Year”
Tired of the “New Year, New You” mantra? Here are all the reasons why you don’t have be “new” to become “new”.
The Gift of Presence
What kind of presents are you hoping for this holiday season? If you’re like many, the gift you really want from your friends and family is “presence” not “presents”.
Taking the Holiday Break All Year Long
It’s December. Things are slowing down. We are all anticipating the end-of-year holiday break. But what if it makes sense to take that kind of break more often? Every week? Or every day?
What Do You Want for the Holidays?
Uncover what you truly want for the holidays and beyond with Daring to Transcend. Reflect on your life’s deeper desires and aspirations, stepping beyond the traditional gift-giving narrative.
“You Are Right.” The Magic Phrase for Transforming Relationships
It’s so easy to listen to what someone else is saying and think: “He is so wrong. I don’t agree...
Do You Truly Acknowledge All You Have Accomplished?
Imposter Syndrome in women gets a lot of press these days. It even has a formal definition in...
Sadness and Compassion: The Beauty of Melancholy
What do sadness and compassion have in common? According to researcher and author Susan Cain,...
Are You in The Arena or The Stands?
Brené Brown gave a famous YouTube video about being criticized and to whose criticism you should...
Your Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be A Grand Quest
Last Thursday was an emotional day for me. As you know, I released my second novel, Book 2 in the...
Secrets, Lies, and the Impact on Healthy Relationships
Is it okay to keep secrets in healthy relationships? And when do those secrets become lies? In...
Freedom Vs. Commitment: Is the Option to Do Anything Truly Freeing?
Freedom is one of my core values. Yet, I was confronted with an example of freedom last weekend...