Success Cheat Sheet for Holiday Gatherings

It can be tricky to navigate the social parts of holiday gatherings. Here’s a cheat sheet of do’s and don’ts, along with some good conversation starters to make it easy and enjoyable. Cheers!

This Is Me. That Is You.

The secret to a loving and peaceful existence is good fences, healthy boundaries that say, “This is me. That is you. And we both matter.” Every person is unique and has his or her own set of experiences that have … Continued

Managing Your Personal Energy When Faced With Difficult People

Recently, one of my dear friends was verbally accosted by her co-worker. Taken by surprise at first, she was blindsided by his vicious and uninvited criticism. She felt the sting of shock as he started to siphon her energy. But … Continued

First Day of College: Tending Fences

Avery Soul is the main character in the book Tending Fences. Through his good work of mindfully building useful fences to fortify his connections with his neighbors, Avery learns a thing or two about how to make his world a … Continued

The Art Of Saying No: Understanding The Demands On Our Time

In a world that seems to be moving at a hundred miles per hour, demands on our time seem to be at an all-time high. Between family responsibilities, work demands, and friendships, it can be challenging to reserve enough energy … Continued