Blog Archive 2012

Cleaning Up Your Financial Act
December 7, 2012
Almost everyone’s finances can use a little cleaning periodically. So whether yours just track a little dirt into the room or leave you wading hip deep in muck, below are 10 practices that will help them sparkle again in no time. Click here to read more

"Choose Your Energy: Change Your Life" Talk Radio Show Launch January 9, 2013
December 4, 2012
What's love got to do with it? Everything! On January 9, 2013, my new 60-minute weekly talk radio show, Choose Your Energy: Change Your Life, will begin airing globally on Wednesdays at 11am MT via VoiceAmerica.com’s brand new “EmPOWERment” channel. Each show will also re-broadcast on the channel 12 hours later and be available indefinitely 24/7 through the channel archive. Click here to read more

Recognizing Money Self-Sabotage
November 30, 2012
Money, the lack of it, the fear of losing it, the dread of not having enough—tops the list of concerns of many people these days. That’s because the economy is in bad shape, you may say. But money fears predate today’s bad news. Even when the economy is flourishing, we still tend to be a debt-ridden society. Click here to read more

Speaking of Money
November 23, 2012
We live in a culture that encourages debt and denies the lost art of delaying gratification. And, like color that fades on a cheap paint job, the repercussions of this lifestyle are beginning to show. For example, researchers at Ohio State University in Columbus have found that high levels of income-eating debt, especially big credit-card bills, may be related to high blood pressure, insomnia and even problems with...Click here to read more

Your Relationship with Money
November 16, 2012
“When our money life aligns with our heart and soul, that’s financial wellness, that’s prosperity,” says Lynne Twist, author of "The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship With Money and Life". For most of us, this alignment is lacking. We work in jobs we dislike, just for the money. We’re more debt-ridden than any generation. We hogtie ourselves with such notions as...Click here to read more

Money Talks
November 9, 2012
Here’s a quick, three-part survey about one of the most powerful and pervasive stressors of our time: (A) What are the most frequent subjects of recurring relationship disagreements? (B) What’s the biggest fear men and women have about their future? (C) What secret do most people hold dearest? (Hint: It’s not sexual preferences.) The most common answers...Click here to read more

10 Strategies for Reducing Job Transition Stress
November 2, 2012
With the economic and employment shifts of recent years, more frequent job transitions have become the new normal. And, anyone who’s ever changed jobs will tell you, job transitions can be stressful—whether they’re due to layoff, promotion or working extra hours because other workers were laid off. If you’re facing another new job, consider the following to smooth your transition and maximize...Click here to read more

The Creative Call
October 26, 2012
The sound may be faint as the stirring of butterfly wings or as loud as a brass band on Fourth of July. Or you may not hear a sound at all, but feel an urging, an inner pull, a sense of excitement and longing that resonates from within. This is the creative call, and it is universal, bidding each of us to bring something new into being. Click here to read more

Is Workplace Infighting Bringing You Down?
October 12, 2012
Is your workplace about as peaceful as the Middle East? Do you find you have to duck down in your cubicle to avoid the flying missiles and shrapnel of rumors and gossip? Infighting can cause a lot of work-related stress. When it comes to negativity and office politics, you can’t single-handedly eliminate them, but you can limit your involvement. Here are two suggestions...Click here to read more

The Power of Play
October 10, 2012
If it feels like you have less leisure time and fewer unstructured “play” hours in your life, you’re not alone. Click here to read more

Say Goodbye to Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda
September 28, 2012
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “If only I could have done that differently?" This second guessing is a form of self-imposed stress. It happens when our self talk is full of should, could or would. “If I were good sister, I would have called my sister last night. If I were a good Mom, I would have studied with my daughter today. If I were a good spouse"...Click here to read more

Lead by Example
September 22, 2012
Good leaders lead by example. By aligning their actions with what they say, they become a person others want to follow. When leaders say one thing but do another, they create confusion and stress. More important, they erode trust, a critical element of productive endeavors. You don’t have to be the “Boss” to be a leader. Here are just 10 of the dozens of ways anyone can lead by example...Click here to read more

Relationship Stress From Unclear Expectations
September 19, 2012
One common cause of relationship stress is unclear expectations. The best solution for this dilemma is clear communication. So how do you have a productive conversation about expectations with your partner, friend, boss or colleague? Begin with a conversation opener such as: “I’m not sure I understand your expectations for this situation. I’d like to do my part to deliver a result we’ll both feel...Click here to read more

Authenticity: Limiting the Impact of Stress on Your Relationships
September 15, 2012
Have you ever been guilty of taking your stress out on a friend or co-worker? Has a loved one been able to sense your stress at the end of the day before you even get through the door? It’s quite common for stress from one area of your life to seep into other areas. Next time stress in one area of your life threatens to put other relationships at risk, try...Click here to read more

Being Assertive Without Damaging Your Relationships
September 12, 2012
Asking for what you want—and setting boundaries around what you don’t want—is a key life skill. But sometimes in our enthusiasm to practice this skill, we over-do our own assertiveness and end up with a partner who shuts down, gets angry or feels resentful. Here are four tips for expressing your assertiveness in a way that will actually strengthen, deepen and enrich your relationship...Click here to read more

10 Practices for Reducing Stress
September 8, 2012
From the regular, ongoing stress that comes from living in a complex, high-impact culture to specific life events that knock us for a loop, when the negative effects of non-stop stress accumulate, they damage our health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Paying attention and recognizing when we hit stress “hot spots” is the essential first step. The second step is...Click here to read more

Embracing Creativity: Stress-Buster Extraordinaire
August 25, 2012
Jessica is a high school English teacher. Her job entails stressful interactions with administration and students in addition to the pressures of lesson planning and grading. On days off, she prioritizes creative pursuits. She makes collages out of artifacts from world travels to Turkey and South America. She takes dance classes. Photography provides another way to untangle her mind...Click here to read more

How Good is Your Balance?
August 15, 2012
If trying to maintain balance in your life leaves you feeling like a tightrope walker, you’re not alone. Most of us have so many demands on our time and energy, life can feel like a three-ring circus. Take this quiz to see how well you are meeting responsibilities, while also recognizing and fulfilling personal needs and desires...Click here to read more

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