Apr 13, 2021

How often do you find yourself upset because of something someone else did? 

Something over which you have no control? 

Do some people really trigger you--a coworker, neighbor, a sibling or in-law--causing you to not show up the way you want to with them, or just making life unpleasant? 

Are there people in your...

Mar 30, 2021

How often do you feel guilty? Do you think of guilt as a negative emotion?

I don’t think of emotions as negative or positive. They’re all important and have something to tell us. On the other hand, there are pleasant and unpleasant feelings.

I think most people will agree that feeling guilty isn’t fun. But that is...

Mar 16, 2021

Do you unconsciously sabotage your efforts to reach your long-term weight loss goals by choosing instant gratification from food over the long-term joy of achieving your goals?

You’ve probably heard of self-sabotage, right?  There’s a lot more to it  than meets the eye. 

When you continue to engage in a habit that...

Mar 2, 2021

Someone recently told me that her coach asked her coaching group how many times they were going to fail. They were supposed to choose a number.

Does that seem odd to you? 

I found the idea intriguing. 

If you’re afraid of failing, you won’t try hard enough to succeed. Then your failure will be caused by your own...

Feb 16, 2021

How does drinking affect your weight?

Can you drink and still lose weight? If so, how much?

SPOILER ALERT: You don’t have to give up alcohol to lose weight. 

But if you drink regularly, it could make being a healthy weight more difficult. 

How booze affects your weight depends on many things, including what you drink,...