You are not alone if life is feeling heavy. A recent Gallup poll indicated that people are experiencing more sadness and worry, and less enjoyment, than…
Category: Inspiration/Advice
Four Ways to Practice Gratitude on a Difficult Day
I discovered the power of gratitude during the most difficult time of my life. I found it in a simple cup of hazelnut coffee. My…
Visualization for Healing Grief
The Power of Visualization in Healing Grief (or any goal/desire) When I work with clients who have experienced loss, many think that they will never be…
Vicarious Trauma and Compounded Grief
You’re not alone if you’ve not been feeling yourself lately. You’re not alone if you’re feeling sad. You’re not alone if things are feeling heavy. We’re…
Gratitude is not toxic positivity… But it can be.
We’ve heard a lot about the power of gratitude. It’s not a new idea. It’s been studied extensively by psychologists and proven to be effective for…
Healing Grief with Five Simple Daily Exercises
You are not alone if you’re in pain. You’re not alone if you’re wondering how the world can go on when you’re hurting so much. I…
Expressing Appreciation Improves Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Practicing gratitude is a simple and effective way to improve mental health. Practicing gratitude is my favorite way! It is…
Go On a Solo Adventure
I made a solo day trip to Killington, back and forth in one day! Nine hours of driving (4.5 hours each way) for 5 hours of…
Finding peace and closure, 27 years later.
My father died alone on a chairlift at Okemo Mountain, VT after suffering a sudden heart attack on the morning of Monday, November 21, 1994. We…