How we frame things, the way we store them in our minds, and story them to others creates our reality. When tragic events occur, we can focus on the horror, or we can focus on the valiant efforts. We can be worried and upset, or we can step up and decide what difference we choose to make. You don’t have to jump on a plane to make a difference. Everyone, regardless of our own circumstances, can send energetic support that will make a significant impact.

Change – it is either too fast or too slow for us. There is no such thing as standing still – we are always moving in some direction. Three ways to KNOW you are making progress – which, by the way, totally speeds up the change process!

When change happens, often we think we are stuck, when in reality we are merely “in transition”. One foot in the old, one in the new and we straddle the two, neither here nor there. Fear keeps us stranded. As the two worlds continue to shift and move further apart, how do we find the courage to step completely into and claim the new space?

“I just don’t have the heart”. “I’m learning to live from my heart.” “He has a huge heart.” “Have a heart” “Just follow your heart Wondering how you can live from your heart as a natural way of being? Let’s explore these common phrases with uncommon meanings..

Right on the heels of April Fool’s Day is the perfect time to take a look at this word we toss around so lightly. “I’m so silly” “Silly Me” “That was silly of me”. These types of “throw-away” phrases seem innocent enough, but they erode confidence, self worth and respect. We’ll “Flip the Switch” on them today.

You know the kind of day. You wonder how you’ll ever begin let alone manage to wade through the unrelenting pile of “Stuff that is a Top Priority Today”. Let me support you in finding the peacefulness of an accomplishing day by putting your mind to how you want to BE, rather than how much there is to DO. Five practical, “you can start right now” ideas to move you from overwhelm to accomplished!

Change can be easy, and quick.

With all due respect to the proponents of “No pain, no gain” “Nothing worthwhile comes easily and it takes X number of days to change a habit camp... I’m a proponent of ”Let it be easy, Let it be fun, Let it last!”

This week we’ll examine those beliefs that change has to be hard and painful - and switch them.

Some folks let the weather determine what kind of day they are going to have.Others give their power away to the negative influence of others.

If you don’t like the way you are currently being influenced, you can change it, and today we’ll chat about ways that work, every time.

You are continuously being influenced, and influencing others… Let’s focus on doing it consciously!

Oh – we LOVE to give it…advice that is! The solutions to other’s challenges and life situations seem so clear to us…why can’t they see it? My friend Adrienne used to say “It’s hard to see the picture when you are inside the frame” Thank your friends, family and colleagues for helping you develop this skill, then step outside of the frame of your situation, and focus your best advice-giving skills on yourself!

When you were a child, you absorbed everything that was said to and about you. Some of those things conflicted with each other, and some of them were more about the person who said them than about you. As an adult you have the opportunity to decide which of those observations you’ll treasure and which to let go. You have the right to develop yourself in whatever direction you choose. Take personally what feels right, true, and kind. Everything else is there for you to learn from.