In his book Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell introduced the concept that it takes approximately 10,000 hours to achieve expertise in any skill. This concept has since been disputed, but it does serve as a reminder that whatever we attempt to achieve in life, success is usually not instantaneous. It requires constant practice…
Overwhelm is a funny thing. We all experience it. We all complain about it and allow it to take its toll on our mental, emotional and physical health. Overwhelm is self-inflicted and only a state of mind, yet we still fall victim to it. Perhaps it’s time to manage overwhelm instead of suffering through it….
There was a time, not too long ago, when hearing unpleasant news felt like being buried beneath an emotional avalanche. Watching the evening news or seeing a social media post on destruction, death, or abuse filled me with so much emotion that my body took on a heaviness I couldn’t escape. Within minutes I felt…
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kevin Olenick on his podcast Agree or Disagree We discussed mental health, anxiety, bullying, anxiety, and of course my book, Taming Crazy – Confessions and Lessons. We also discussed vulnerability. In particular, how being brave and courageous enough to be vulnerable can give you permission to release the…
I don’t have my sh!t together! Today was the first day back from an incredible conference in Portland called the World Domination Summit. It’s a gathering of amazing people doing amazing things, and it makes you think that you, yes you, can do amazing things too! But here’s the truth… although I believe I’m capable…
Have you received or bought a new journal, planner or notebook and haven’t cracked it open yet? Or perhaps you started out strong, writing every day but have already abandoned it. You’re not alone. I used to love opening a new journal, notebook or planner. It always felt like a new beginning. It…
There’s been a lot of criticism on social media lately about why women (and men) take so long to come forward with accusations of sexual harassment or abuse. Apparently, the mere fact that accusers have waited years to come forward invalidates their stories in some way. Skeptics have denounced them by claiming that if they…
Anxiety can be isolating. It fills your head with self-doubt and has you believing you just don’t measure up. It can make you feel like you’re the only one feeling the way you do, and that no one else can possibly understand. How could they? They’re normal and you…well you, are not! Normal people…