Love and business are quite similar. Whether it’s a new boyfriend or new business coach that you’re looking to add to your life, it’s important to be clear on why you’re interested, and whether you’re taken in by the sizzle or the substance. Make sure you’ve got substance with the sizzle I have worked with […]
Emotions
Emotional contagion and why you should know about it
On the second day of his life, my son watched the New York Giants defeat the New Orleans Saints with his father. Since that victory nearly two years ago, we haven’t seen too many wins. At first it was easy for my husband not to care that his team started to suck, after all, he […]
The most difficult thing about parenting a toddler, and what it teaches us about creating stronger relationships
One thing my almost 2-year old has come to really enjoy is throwing. Naturally, when he throws sand and it lands in food or in someone’s personal space, it is not appreciated. Or when he throws dinner on the floor, I try to draw the line. I have to teach him “right from wrong” and put […]
I was embarrassed, disappointed in myself and ashamed
You know those feelings that come over you when you do something really stupid like back the car out of the garage too fast and rip the mirror off? That’s what I’m talking about. The mirror fell to the ground, shattered, and a ton of ugly wires and parts stuck out of the car. I […]
To have loved and lost…is it really better than never having loved at all?
“We’re born alone, we die alone. End of story.” That’s what, let’s call him, “John,” explained to me, arms tightly crossed, sitting next to his stiff lipped wife. He had built a wall around him. When we took a broader look at his life, it became evident that there was no one who actually ever looked out for him […]
What my toddler reminded me about emotions
The other night… I was giving my kid a bath and he taught me a lesson. A lesson I have learned before, and one I teach, but one I need to be reminded of too. He’s obsessed with basketball lately. Naturally, the fishing toy net we have for him to catch the different toy animals in […]