Say What? 3 Ways to Stop a Critic in Her Tracks

Hey there! If you’re new here, please sign up for dozens of freebies in my Editor’s Toolkit to help you edit your life and business. Thanks for visiting!We’ve all heard the advice, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” So why do people feel the need to share their…

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You’re Getting Warmer: Are Your Choices Bringing You Closer to Your Goals?

Everyone knows that you can’t reach your goals overnight. Unless you win the lottery, in which case—cool! Send me a postcard from your private island paradise. We make billions of choices in our lives, and it’s these choices (sometimes seemingly insignificant choices) that determine when, how, and if ever we achieve our goals. Here’s an…

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No Pain, No Gain: Why Being Uncomfortable is a Good Thing

You might imagine some burly Hans and Franz type bodybuilder to subscribe to the motto “no pain, no gain.” Did I just date myself with that SNL reference? But “no pain, no gain” isn’t some mindless fitness jargon. It’s a fundamental principle of the total body health equation. If you want the gain, you gotta…

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Glass Half Full or Half Empty: It’s Your Choice

Today we’re talking about optimists and pessimists. Or to put it another way, is this glass half full or half empty? Your answer says a lot about how you live your life and the type of energy you attract. Watch this short video about how your view of the world affects your life. Click here…

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Link Roundup: March 9, 2013

Today, Chris and I hung out at Barnes and Noble, and as usual, I bought something I didn’t really need. Check out these gorgeous Jonathan Adler notebooks! I just love the colors and graphics, especially the little ampersands on every page. I have a huge collection of notebooks…and mugs…and Sharpies…and self-help books… What can I…

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Book Review: The Everygirl’s Guide to Life

Have you ever read a book that changed your life? How about one that you refer back to over and over again? I have, and it’s The Everygirl’s Guide to Life by Maria Menounos! Check out this short video where I share my 3 favorite things about this book and why you are an everygirl…

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The Green-Eyed Monster Strikes Again: Handling Jealousy

I’m in a mastermind group of other coaches, and we often share our triumphs and struggles on Facebook. Whenever one of my coaching friends gets a new client or sells out her program, I’m always there cheering her on and patting her on the back. But sometimes…sometimes I don’t feel so happy for my friends…sometimes…

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