Do you ever wish you could just get more done? Our natural inclination is to just work harder and longer. And on one level it makes sense doesn’t it? If you want to accomplish more, just get up earlier, stay up later and push through without coming up for air. Show no mercy until that […]
Did you catch any of the Winter Olympics this year? I watched just a little, only because I prefer the Summer Olympics. Regardless of which Olympics I prefer or you prefer, there is one thing that I think we both agree on – these athletes are amazing! Did you know that thousands of athletes want […]
When’s the last time you got away? One of my mantras when I speak to women is to make sure three of your best practices that you do on a continual basis are to read, write, and relax. Today, I want to talk about relaxing. What I’d like you to do is take a deep […]
As Kara drove to the office that morning, she had butterflies in her stomach from the anticipation she felt. It was her first birthday since she had started her new job, and she could hardly wait to find out how her coworkers would surprise her and celebrate the day. Would they have her office decorated […]
Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 12 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced, lengthwise 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced crosswise 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and quartered lengthwise 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise […]
When my parents moved into their house over 30 years ago, they found that the previous owners planted an abundance of bamboo in the backyard. When I was younger, I remember my parents trying to dig up the bamboo to plant new things and I also remember them always complaining that it was so hard […]
Last week, I talked about how I believe that life is a script and you are the writer of your own story. I encouraged you to continue to learn about yourself, keep asking questions and searching for answers, and to surround yourself with people who care about you and support you in your beautiful journey. […]
This past week, I sat in the doctor’s office with my partner as she waited to go in for a regular check-up. I sat there scanning the waiting room and seeing a few pregnant women there for a check-up. I thought about my own mom going to the doctor’s office when she was pregnant and […]
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup orange juice 1/4 cup honey 1 green onion, chopped 1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet Directions: 1. In a large self-closing plastic bag, combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, orange juice, honey, and green onion; mix well. Place salmon in bag and […]
When you think of ‘virtue,’ what comes to mind? If you are like many people, you may think of honesty, courage, justice, or patience. But it is easy to overlook one virtue or characteristic that stands behind all the others as the cornerstone of success: self-management. Self-management is the ability to not only take action […]
