Watch the Seasons

I’m hearing from many clients that they are distracted by all that is going on in the world, from COVID to politics. They are overwhelmed and unfocused. They wonder if 2021 will be any better than 2020. Here’s my advice for when you are feeling stressed and down: watch the seasons. The thing that got

America Strong

This is a sad time in America’s history. Two days ago, a mob of angry radicals staged an insurrection at the Capitol, encouraged by our president. Americans watched from their homes, horrified at what they were seeing, as did the rest of the world. We are in shock and grief, wondering how our country has

O Christmas Tree 2.0

I wrote this post 3 years ago when my kids were 15 and 12. It’s the most popular post I have written, because most people can relate to it. My daughter just turned 18 a few days ago and it’s hard to believe we have an adult child in our home. My son is now

All I Want For Christmas Is You

This year we got our tree the weekend after Thanksgiving but then it sat in the living room for a week undecorated, since my teens didn’t have time to help but didn’t want my husband and me to do it without them. When we finally got around to it, it was fun unwrapping all the

5 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself at Work

I’m hearing from a lot of you these days, whether friends or clients, that you are burned out, exhausted, and so done with 2020. I get it. Between COVID, lock-downs, months of protests, a contentious election, more lock-downs, homeschooling, and work losses or disruptions, it’s been quite the year. But it’s been particularly hard at

We Are All Americans

On the eve of one of the most important elections in American history, I wanted to share some quick thoughts. As you know, I am a life coach and musician and not a political pundit. I avoid blogging about politics, partly because there is more than enough political commentary out there, but also because I

4 Ways to Save Your Relationship in Covid

I just heard from an old friend whose relationship split apart during COVID. Lock-down was too much for them; they loved each other but realized that they couldn’t live together. I have heard that from coaching clients as well. Either their relationship has gotten stronger, or it’s clear they can no longer keep up the

Covid Comfort

I read a few months ago that 1/3 of all Americans are depressed during this era of COVID. My first thought was, “That few?” After all, I’m a life coach and I regularly hear the pain and frustration in my clients’ voices. I’m also a mom to two teens who have seen so much of

O Christmas Tree

I wrote this last year, but wanted to share during this Christmas season. Remember: no matter how much preparation you make, your holiday will be imperfect and that’s okay. This year, we are going to Italy and I’m reminded that the last international trip we took as a family in 2017, we missed the flight

Merry Christmas!

Wherever you are in the world and whatever holiday you celebrate, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas in as many languages as possible. This season, remember that we are more alike than we are different, and that the answer to having peace in the world is to be a light for others. Practice