"Set a goal!" "Schedule your time." "Work smarter, not harder." "Get a system." "You can sleep when you're dead." We've all heard it. Many of us espouse it, too. We all seem to want to make good use of our time, get ahead, make things happen. But what happens when it seems the universe is conspiring against you? Read More...

Emotional intelligence is a form of intelligence that drives our success in work and in life and in our relationships with others. While the concept of emotional intelligence is starting to become more widely understood, many are still somewhat unsure of exactly what it is and how it can add to their success on the job and in their personal lives. Read More...

In my last blog post, we explored owning our own choices. There is a book that has made me think about this a lot: The Hero's Choice by Roger K. Allen. Mr. Allen promotes a process of "living from the inside out," or being aware of your own perspectives and choices that affect and create the life around you. Read More...

We all make choices, every day. Whether to hit the snooze button one more time (guilty!), which direction to drive to work to avoid traffic, how we respond to a testy spouse or co-worker. Some are easier to see as choices, while some of our actions or reactions feel as though they are beyond our control. Read More...

Do you ever wonder why, with all our attempts to create order and control in our lives, we so often find ourselves feeling remarkably OUT of control? Read More...

A UCLA study has determined that gender differences in body chemistry cause different reactions to stress. How women can use this to reprioritize what's really good for us, especially during times of adversity. Read More...

The holidays can get hectic and stressful, as we all know. I think what gets us through and helps us enjoy through the pressure and madness is tradition and family (if not family of origin, then family of choice). But does continuing, creating or melding traditions just add more pressure? Read More...