The Hidden Costs of the Holidays and How to Stay Out of Emotional and Mental Debt
So many people put themselves in financial debt over the holidays. They buy things they can't afford for people who don't need them. And, it can take months, sometimes years, to climb out of the self-imposed fiscal hole. I know I've done it before—put Christmas on...
This Is Important, And I Need Your Help
Will You Partner With Me To Be the Change Our Kids Need in 2020? One of the things that keeps me up at night is the social, emotional, and psychological abuse that our kids experience at the hands of other kids. What I am about to say is really important and I am...
Creativity is NOT a Four-Letter Word
When I mention creativity and art around people, I get a lot of strong reactions with anxiety and fear topping the list. There are also people who vehemently did in their heels and proclaim that THEY ARE NOT CREATIVE—never have been, never will be. Now, I know I am...
I Can No Longer Afford NOT To (And Neither Can You)
I had a conference call today with someone because I am struggling to effectively implement some important back-end systems in my business. Within the first 15 minutes of our call, she blew me away! Know why? Because her presentation highlighted all the things that I...
The Reason People Freak Out When Change Is On the Horizon
Does your child throw a monumental tantrum when you try to get them to shift gears? Have coworkers and confidantes ever thrown out one of your inspired ideas before you have even had a chance to market it? Have you ever wanted to make a positive life change, only to...
Mindset Before Money
Have you ever invested time and money in something but didn't get the results you desired? Maybe you signed up for a weight loss program, but you didn't lose any weight. Or you hired a professional coach, and after your contract was up you still felt stuck. You...
Get Comfortable With Uncomfortable Silences
If you are a parent, a business owner, if you work with clients 1:1, if you are married or have a partner...you are going to want to pay attention to this blog post: there is GOLD in here! I am going to give you one tip that can lead to better communication, better...
The Value In Open-Ended Art Projects
I find the "open-ended artist interpretation method" (yes, I made that name up) very effective in helping children and adults be more confident in their artistic process. We are learning about Aphrodite this week in the after-school goddess class. We are using...
In Art As In Life: How Do YOU Approach a Blank Canvas?
When I am working with people in my art-based mindfulness programs, I learn A LOT about them simply by observing the way they approach a blank canvas or a blank page in their journals. In art, as in life, I can pinpoint the perfectionists, identify those who are prone...
Perfection is Overrated
I am far from perfect and it is important for you to know that. We can be far from perfect and still allow ourselves to do the thing because it’s fun, it brings us joy, or it brings meaning into our life.
A Note on Integrity, Artistic and Otherwise
A Note on Integrity: I am putting together the content for an upcoming women's series; a series that was inspired, in large part, by a blog post I recently read. I could have just made up another name for my course and unabashedly utilized this woman's idea, and...
Are You Fostering Fear and Co-Dependence With Your Kids?
Are you unknowingly and unintentionally holding your kids back? Are you encouraging fear, close-mindedness, co-dependence, and inadequacy? Are you fostering a clique-based mindset? If you have ever held your child back from new activities and experiences because you...