Accepting invitations Many moons ago I got asked out on what I thought was a date with a guy I knew from church. I didn’t really like him, but the invitation was to a classical guitar concert, and I particularly love classical guitar. He showed up at my house with another one of our guy […]
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Creating Mind-Boggling Goal Success
Creating Mind-Boggling Goal Success There is a joke in the gym world that if you are a regular don’t bother saying “Hello” to all the new people in January because most likely you will never see them again. Sadly, there is a good reason for that. Goals are tricky and creating ones you will stick […]
How do deal with “I just can’t deal with that right now”
How do deal with “I just can’t deal with that right now” Feeling overwhelmed? Want to rage at the next person who asks you for something? Or at the next nasty thing in the mail like a letter from the DMV with the dreaded words “Smog inspection required!” We’ve all been there, some of us […]
Self-love at the holidays
Self-love at the holidays One Christmas as a child we did the annual ritual of getting all dressed up, going to the big family holiday party. Lots of very punitive conversation in the car about “being on our best behavior or else”. The car ride ritual threat of punishment done I get to Aunties house […]
Help! I need to know if I am dealing with a Narcissist
Help! I need to know if I am dealing with a Narcissist Right now, everyone seems to be dealing with a difficult person in their life who is likely the dreaded narcissist, especially in family of origin. There is a wide spectrum of Narcissistic behaviors but generally they don’t feel empathy and have a conscience […]