Today I learned a new concept: “simping” (verb: to simp). This was not one I learned in college, though I now have, thanks to my college kid. Check out her take on getting through struggles and how simping can be…
Positive Thinking Or Micromanaging? Let’s Talk Baby Steps
My teen read this and was inspired to share some thoughts on relationships, breakups, and “think positive!” advice she’s received. Check out her thoughts here: Love Me Those Breakups. We hear about positive thinking and that we should always “think…
Getting Through The Struggles
Struggles, challenges, wells of pain, and really, really messy times happen — for all of us. One of the things I’ve found helpful in climbing out of worry, stress, overwhelm, and depression: ditching the fight and reminding myself life is…
Just One Sentence
Trying to make a change and it feels too hard, that you aren’t going to be able to do it, that you’ll fail yet again? What if you try something that is in the direction/facing where you hope to go,…
What Goes In? 2018 Talks
I’m preparing for several talks in early 2018. One looks at supporting kids toward positive self and body image. These early preparation stages for a talk are challenging, painful, interesting, and immensely fun, all wrapped together. My outline and slides…
Advice for a Younger Self
Today’s food for thought is around suggestions, thoughts, advice, and recommendations for a teen. Something to perhaps consider first: If you could go back and talk with your younger self, what might you share? What do you think you’d listen to…
No One Has It All Together, All Of The Time — And Other Notes to Self
No one has it all together, all of the time. Everyone has her/his shit show moments. Those who are successful are the ones who show up the most (literally and figuratively), who get up after a fall and keep putting…
On Polished Videos and Messy Human Beings
I was watching a life-coaching type of video this morning by Brendon Burchard (who I think offers a lot of terrific insights and ideas; if you’re looking for some inspiration, check him out). As I was thinking about what he…
Waiting Places and Stepping
Today’s food for thought is on goals, steps, and waiting places. Consider: What if life is a series of stepping with waiting places in between the steps? You start with an end goal in mind, something you can (at least…