The Blog

Perhaps you have heard the phrase "everyone's a critic." With so many opportunities to express your opinion, be it on Facebook, personal blogs, the Sunday morning talk shows or CNN, people simply can't help themselves from chiming in. Let's face it. We have become a...

The holidays have come and gone and if you're like me, you might still be recovering from all the hoopla. Festivities can be fun, but they can also be somewhat tiring. If you need to re-charge your batteries, I have a wonderful trick to share with you in this week's...

The Christmas holidays are upon us and for those of you who celebrate, you will likely be pulling out your Smartphone to take tons of pictures throughout this festive time. Between family gatherings, tree trimming parties and the office soiree there will be lots of...

When was the last time you caught yourself singing in the car? How did it make you feel? I don't know... there is just something about a good tune to put you in a great mood. Why not use this simple trigger when you need it the most? Enter your personal playlist. Here...

This past week we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King's March on Washington fifty years ago. It's astonishing to think about what he accomplished through the spirit of his vision and the persistence to take action despite all the obstacles along the way. His ACTION made...

Let's face it, we all get stuck from time to time. Blocked energy, be it mental, emotional or physical, keeps us from being in the FLOW. It's a drag to have constant negative chatter in your head, or a case of nerves that leaves your stomach in a knot, or even a...

As you already know, I am a big believer in the power of positive thoughts. When you have a winning attitude and an optimistic outlook on life, you have the fuel necessary to take you wherever you wish to go. Negative thoughts drain precious energy, and yet, so many...

Let's face it... we are a very visual society. It takes a split of a second for a person to judge you. While I primarily focus on what you say, it also matters how you physically present yourself to the world! Enter Ellen Lubin-Sherman. I've already told you about how...

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident -- can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the...

Learning how to communicate effectively begins with practicing in everyday situations. Why wait for your big moment in the spotlight? You are exercising the same skill set when you speak to the bank teller as you are when you ask your boss for a raise. Cultivating...