The Transformative Power of Journaling
As a coach and dedicated believer in journaling, I wanted to share some thoughts behind the importance of incorporating this practice into your daily life. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, especially during the holidays, finding moments of...
The Gift of Imperfection
Today would have been Doreen’s (aka Mom’s) 86th birthday, so to honor her I’d like to take a little stroll down memory lane to share some of the highlights of Holidays with the Heffron’s (circa 1977). The following scenario or some version of it typically took...
Navigating Emotional Waters: Finding Peace During Divorce This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, I understand how challenging this time of year can be, especially if you’re going through a divorce. The festivities often emphasize togetherness and family, making it a poignant reminder of the changes in one's personal life....
Attitude adjustment!
I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up, I often found myself being told “you need an Attitude Adjustment, young lady.” Really? And just how was I supposed to do that? Like hearing those words would somehow magically give me the wisdom required to even know...
This Thanksgiving my heart is full because of you.
As we approach Thanksgiving and before the holiday hustle and bustle takes over, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for being a part of my online community. To some people, launching into my encore career at this time in life seemed a bit risky and...
A Story of Triumph and Inspiration
Earlier in the year I had planned to start a podcast, but after recording a few episodes, decided to delay the launch until early 2024. Having interviewed so many interesting and talented women, all on their own journeys, I still wanted to share a few of their stories...
Is it possible to find happiness after divorce?
Is it possible to find happiness after divorce? Absolutely! Happiness after divorce is not only possible, but probable if you decide to create happiness in your life. We can prepare for many things in life, but going through a divorce is typically...
Surviving the Holidays During and After Divorce
Today is November 1st marking the official start of the 2023 holiday season. Thanksgiving is just three short weeks away and then the real rush sets in. The holiday season can be stressful for anyone, but if you’re going through a divorce and especially if...
When Does “Some Day” Come?
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin Remember when you were a kid at the end of summer and your mother would take you and your siblings to buy new school shoes? If you were...
Why Settle for FINE When You Can Have FABULOUS?
How many times a day do we respond with “I’m fine” when asked how we’re doing? Has life become so incredibly drab that “fine” is the only response we can come up with? I love this line from the film The Italian Job starring Charlize Theron and Mark...
The Moment, I Knew it was Time to Listen to my Heart…
It is said, the teacher will appear when the student is ready. Apparently, teachers can come in many forms, and I certainly was not expecting the arrival of my teacher that gray, chilly October morning when I received a rather unpleasant phone call from a friend...
Walk for the World 2023
The practice of meditation has been around since the dawn of time, which is kind of ironic since many forms of meditation move us beyond space and time—the quantum field where, as I understand it, time is merely an illusion. That’s kind of way out there so I’ll back...
Broken Record
What do you think of when you hear someone say, “you sound like a broken record?” A couple things come to mind for me: 1. The scratch in my Yellow Brick Road album that completely wrecked the song, Harmony; and 2. People who tell the same old story about...
10 Signs of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
The One Love Foundation has broken down the 10 Signs of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships. While healthy relationships bring out the best in us and make us feel good about ourselves, the unhealthy ones can cause us to feel alone, ashamed, unworthy,...
THIS USED TO BE THE DREAM!
I’m leaving for Paris on Monday! I love Paris, it’s one of my favorite places in the whole wide world. Love. Light. Energy. Not to mention amazing food and historical artifacts everywhere you look—even the knobs on doors are beautiful. Fashion, buttery croissants...