Hello Reader! This week, I'm exploring feeling what's right, getting unstuck, and what makes a strong online community. In between pumpkin carving and making sure the yard inflatable decorations don't fly away, big topics keep coming up in our house. I try not to scare my kids, but I don't shelter them either. An important part of my quest for knowledge is to instill in them a curiosity to question why things are the way they are and how they can help to make them better. So we talk about all...
9 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader! This week, I'm exploring the many facets of perfectionism: what it is, why it's not helping anyone, and most importantly, how to stop! But first, I want to start with an apology for missing the newsletter last week because I was on vacation! And I had big plans to set posts to run on LinkedIn and schedule this newsletter, but then remnants of not just one but two(!) hurricanes took aim at Arizona and southern Colorado, causing me to have to replan our whole trip! My husband...
16 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader! This week, I'm exploring self-worth, why you should embrace differences of opinion, and strengthening relationships as they are. Feel After deep diving into imposter syndrome a couple of weeks ago, I've been contemplating self-worth. I've always had a lot of confidence in my abilities when it comes to measurable outcomes. Got good grades. Followed directions. Did what I was told. And was mostly rewarded accordingly. So when I started trying lots of new things, like writing a...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader! This week, I'm exploring staying open, why change is so hard, and micro-actions to combat imposter syndrome. Feel I got caught in a sea of kindergarten love last week, and it was wonderful❤️I was trying to get out of our elementary school and ended up having to wait as the classes came in for the day. So I smiled at the happy ones, the nervous ones, and even the sad one. And then something amazing happened. One decided to hug me! And then another! And another! Suddenly, I was...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader! This week, I'm exploring the feeling of wanderlust, what cognitive flexibility is & why you need more of it, and how to use AI as a tutor. Feel I got struck with wanderlust again this weekend. We rode the train downtown, and as I was walking with my kiddos down the busy street, I had that feeling. The feeling you get when the air is fresh and you don’t know what’s around the next corner. The feeling of excitement in the people around you as they go about their own adventures....
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader! This week, I'm exploring restorative retreating, introvert vs. extrovert processing, and why you should always be building your resume. Feel I get the best ideas when I'm driving. It's like the shower, only better! I don't know if it's the open road or the fact that I can't do anything but think, but I really get a chance to explore thought avenues that are usually cut off by my family needing something, my phone dinging, or my conditioning to be endlessly productive. Anyway, I...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader! Last week, we covered how to stop saying "Yes" to too much, and this week we're diving into why it's so hard to ask for help! Feel I made a number of you feel guilty last week. And I'm sorry, but you have to get over it 😉 When you asked me to help out on your cause or to do something for you, it was MY responsibility to say, "No, I really can't right now." You can't be responsible for my feelings; only yours. Worrying too much about your coworkers, friends, and family will stop...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader! If your mouth is saying, "Yes," while your heart is screaming, "No!" this issue is for you ❤️ Feel I fear I may have taken on too much, dear reader. I woke up today with my hands tingling. I played the Am I having a stroke or just stressed game for a few minutes before realizing I was clenching them in my sleep. I had a lot to get done today: post for a LinkedIn challenge I joined, organize and email for an auction I'm helping with, publish a blog post, write a newsletter,...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader! With back to school, I'm covering how to ask for more flexibility at work because they want you to volunteer how many hours? And the hidden price of being everyone's go-to gal, along with a simple (and free!) family calendar solution! Feel "What time is practice?" "What's for dinner?" "Where's my protractor?" There should be speed testing for the number of questions we're expected to handle ALL DAY LONG. Forget multitasking; being asked a billion questions a day (a lot of them...
2 months ago • 4 min read