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Every week I send a personal letter with insights and stories that will help you overcome challenges, communicate better, and feel more connected in your relationships. You deserve to live the life you want. It’s possible, and I can help show you how.
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A note from me... (opens the original)
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I talk with clients all the time about the importance of self connection, of slowing down and tuning into your inner world. Can you be still with what’s happening inside? Can you notice what you’re feeling and what your emotions are telling you about what you need? Can you give yourself permission to honor those needs?As I’ve done this myself over the past few weeks, I’ve realized I need to give myself some time and space to recharge and reflect.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href=
How to Divide Household Responsibilities Without Resentment (opens the original)
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“Just tell me what you need me to do, and I’ll do it,” your partner says earnestly, trying to help.But despite their good intentions, this isn’t as helpful as it might seem.You’re left thinking:If I have to notice it, assign it, explain it, and follow up on it, it’s not off my plate.You’re still managing the task and carrying the mental load. Grrrrr….<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CL
Remembering September 11, 25 Years Later (opens the original)
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This week marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, 2001, one of the saddest days in our nation’s history.My story pales in comparison to the unimaginable loss and suffering so many endured that day, but the experience had a lasting impact on me and taught me a great deal about fear, avoidance, and what it takes to move through both.In honor of the anniversary, I wanted to share this excerpt from Chapter 7 of The Cost of Quiet with you.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href
A Friend and a Colleague Ghosted Me. Here’s What I Made It Mean. (opens the original)
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A few months ago, a colleague and I decided to collaborate on a project.We divvied up a few related tasks to get started and made a plan to reconvene in a few weeks to discuss next steps.Then she stopped communicating with me.I followed up but got nothing.A few weeks later, I followed up again. Still nothing.I even gave her an out: “Hey, if you’re too busy or something’s changed, no worries.”Still crickets.Not “Sorry, I’m swamped right now” or “I’ve changed my mind.” Just radio silence.At the sa
Before you get defensive, do this. (opens the original)
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About a month ago, I sold my Peloton treadmill. The woman who bought it came to pick it up with her husband, and my husband helped them maneuver it out of our house and into their truck.In the process, my husband felt something pop in his arm. It didn’t hurt all that much afterward, so neither of us thought it was anything serious. Unfortunately, when he went to the doctor, we learned that he had almost completely torn his distal biceps tendon (whatever that means) and reactivated an old sports
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