What exactly is optimism? And what difference does it make if I’m an optimist or not?

No blue tape. No hesitation. Painters have a proper tool, yes. But more importantly, they have a proper attitude.

What if being selfish was actually a very good thing?

How do we do it? How do we stay in touch? The answers are fairly straightforward and obvious:

If Oreo could talk I do believe he would have some things to teach me about getting through this transition, and this life.

Rather than being a set of good principles, what if that was the law of the land? In Hawaii, it is.

We are currently going through the process of packing up our things.

It really doesn’t seem like we are ready to be out in public together among each other. Maybe people have forgotten how to behave?

It seems hard to believe that just the words we use when talking to ourselves could matter so much, doesn’t it?

It was a horrid year and one that I don’t wish to repeat. But maybe there is a way to look at it differently.

When you really don’t feel like putting yourself to task, try pulling out some of the tricks I have up my sleeve to get you started.

Atomic habits are the regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do, but also the source of incredible power.

Since real travel and real vacations were simply not in style at the start of this year, my family took a much needed stay-cation to Palm...

Taking a day off is not about being lazy. Taking a day off is recharging, necessary at regular intervals for our own well-being.

Give it your all. Give it all of you. I get the meaning. And, you know I have a story for it. This is a long one. Get your coffee, people.

Equipped with effective listening AND talking skills - the possibilities are endless!

It took someone outside of my view to show me the critical distinction between what is true and the truth.

I’m thinking that now is a great opportunity to brush up on our communication skills.

Please read my interview with my friend and fellow coach Ingrid Abild-Pedersen, edited for clarity. Ingrid is a life and relationship coach.

Life was normal. And then suddenly - it wasn’t. Everything was shut down. At no point last March did I believe that I would still be here.