Dancing Elephants Book Project, Motivation — Motivation is the driving force behind our accomplishments. When I coach my clients, I assess each area of their life to help determine which areas need some attention and strengthening. From there, we create an action plan with both long- and short-term goals. I ask them what it would do…

I know because my brother suffered a traumatic brain injury, and it is devastating. — “Gratitude helps you see what is there instead of what isn’t.” ~Author Unknown I have always believed in the power of gratitude, but more now than ever. My brother was air cared to the trauma hospital in our town and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit twenty-four days ago with…

You speak down to my kids or lay a hand on them and you are out! — As a divorced mom, the stability and happiness of my children has always been a priority for me. During the divorce process, I even asked my now ex if we needed to write something into the divorce papers about how his possible future wife would parent, or rules that would…

Secure attachment leads to hot sex and more importantly lasting supportive love. — “Secure attachment is the foundation of the three big development lines: self-development, relational development, and emotional development.” ~Daniel P. Brown Have you ever been in a relationship with someone who drains all of your energy? What about someone who is emotionally or sexually unavailable? …

From a leading authority in Urology and Men’s Health — We all know how important a good restful night’s sleep is, but when we have to wake several times in the night to pee it is frustrating. Do you find this happening to you yet? I had an amazing opportunity to interview Dr. Geo Espinosa who is a Naturopathic Functional…

My personal recommendation for living your best life — is healing, improving relationships, finding purpose, and living healthfully. — The Value of Books As a writer, I deeply value the importance of reading in my life. In school, I did not enjoy reading because that usually meant being tested and I was a poor test taker. To this day I cannot retrieve facts or knowledge under pressure. …

Ten red flags and why improving emotional intelligence is important in relationships — “Throw away the idea that you need to find a perfect partner or flawless friend. All people are imperfect. What is possible is connecting with someone who is doing their own inner-work. They will have more practice with authenticity, holding space, intentional growth, and self-awareness.” ~Yung Pueblo The Dating Game

Dancing Elephants Book Project — Exercise and healthy eating tips/ recipes. — “Studies have shown 50–70 percent of the Nation’s health care costs are preventable, and the single most effective step most people can take to improve their health is eat a healthier diet.” ~ John Robbins, Food Revolution My Background I have been asked many times by friends, family, and clients how I…

Psychological abuse can cause physical, mental, and spiritual illness and is extremely harmful. I have learned over the past ten years or so that my mental well-being is equally as important as my physical well-being. As a yoga instructor, I talk a lot about staying balanced in body, mind, and…