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…
When I became a parent, worry seemed justified. I worried about our children’s happiness, their health, and their safety. Their pain became my pain. When they suffered, I suffered. The world seemed like a cruel and dangerous place, and I wanted them to be strong, to be fearless, and most of all to be happy. I believed…
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…
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…
It started with a simple idea. What if we could create a group, a community, a sisterhood of women over 40 who want to create a better life for themselves. A life free of worry and self-doubt, a life worth living, a life to get excited about. What if we put our own self-doubts and…
Are you someone who overthinks, constantly worries or feels like their brain doesn’t shut off? Do you want to know how to stop worrying? If the answer is yes! I want to share a simple trick that may help you but first I need to explain what is happening when you’re in that state. …
You look great. You look like you have your act together. You’re keeping up appearances and you do it beautifully, but behind the fashionable clothes, the carefully applied make up and the fragile smile…you’re lost! Not everyone feels anxiety in the same way. Meghan Rienks describing how anxiety shows up for her in this video! Does…