This blog post is an expanded version of a feature in Denver Life Magazine, published August 1, 2017. The “Back to School” ads are back. Weren’t we celebrating the 4th of July just days ago? Back to school can be an overwhelming time: squeezing in the last of the summer…
It seems just moments ago we were ringing in the New Year – 2017. How are you doing with the resolutions, goals, commitments or desires you made? Have you followed your game plan, or did you get distracted or sidelined? Most sports have a halftime break. The teams go to…
You didn’t follow through the way you wanted, you ate something you regret, you said something you wish you could take back, And now your inner critic is giving you hell for it. This very common pattern of ‘beating yourself up,’ happens to even the seemingly-strongest people we know. Beating yourself…
Be honest with yourself – how often do you find yourself worrying? A recent study revealed that the average person spends a whopping five years of their lives worrying! This is an enormous drain of time and energy for something that truly does not serve us. Worrying is a very…
My client Melanie was trapped in the “do more yet be less” cycle. Maybe you’ve been there. In a competitive workplace, she wanted to do more than others to demonstrate her value. At home, wanting to be a great mom, she felt she had to do more with her kids,…
When I was a kid, I enjoyed adding so much more than subtracting. Whether it was adding up how many doll friends I had, or taking inventory of my Halloween loot, adding always came naturally to me. “What’s 8 MINUS 4?” was never as much fun as, “What’s 2 PLUS…
‘Tis the season. No, not the holiday season. ‘Tis the season for resolutions, goals, intentions, or whatever you call your plans or dreams for 2017. There’s a strategy I share in Chapter 6 of End Overwhelm Now that’s effective for reducing overwhelm, and it also works great for goals or…
Feeling overwhelmed for the holidays? You are not alone! To celebrate the e-release of End Overwhelm Now on December 21, check the website daily from Dec. 13-24 for tips on coping with common causes of stress during ‘the most overwhelmed time of the year.’ On the 12th Day of Overwhelm….…
I’ll be home OVERWHELMED for Christmas The old Christmas carol, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” painted a scene of a beautiful, relaxed home and loving relationships. As much as we wish that were our experience of Christmas, most of us experience a different scene. Heavy traffic, long lines, short-tempered staff.…
You make thousands of decisions a day. Every decision, even a simple one, takes an energy toll on your brain. The more important or complex the decision, the more of a toll it takes. Brain researchers have identified something called decision fatigue. Yes, your brain gets tired from all the…
