New Clubhouse Class: Type A Meditations

I once met a woman from Switzerland at a business conference who was utterly fascinated with American idioms. “What do you mean that you are ‘Type A’?” she asked after I had described myself that way. Now that I think about it, it is a strange way to describe oneself! I explained that many Americans…

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3 Essential Boundaries You Need in Your Life

I once had a life coach who liked to use funny metaphors to illustrate her points. One of her favorite nuggets of wisdom was to say that “your life is like a dog park.” If you let your dog run loose in the neighborhood, then she could get lost or hit by a car. A…

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Editor’s Notebook 140

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week This New Year’s Resolution Hack Is a Game Changer (if You Hate Making a 365-Day Commitment). Personally, I love new year’s resolutions, but choosing a theme…

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How to Stop Complaining and Start Feeling Grateful!

Last September, I watched the news predict the path of a category 5 hurricane that was headed straight for central Florida…and my upcoming retreat. I had two choices: I could sit on my butt complaining about how unfair it was that the weather was wrecking an event I had spent more than a year planning,…

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Want a Free Ticket to Life Editor Weekend?

We all love to get something for nothing! But sometimes those free goodies are a bit of a letdown. Do you really need another T shirt, leaky pen, reusable water bottle, or granola bar sample? Hang on to you hats, Life Editor, because I have a freebie that won’t end up in the trash like…

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7 Reasons Why You Fall Asleep at Your Desk

When I was in college, I had a bad habit of sleeping around. No, I’m not talking about hopping into bed with every guy I met. My husband Chris and I were college sweethearts, and on the spectrum of sex appeal, I was closer to Minnie Mouse than Jessica Rabbit. But I did find myself…

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Editor’s Notebook 139

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Why You Should Read Self-Help Books. They’re practically the only books I read! A Pain-Free Trick that Pays Off: How to Save an Extra $1500 Next…

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