You might not think a case would need to be made for feeling happy. Yet, all you need to do is stop and listen – unhappiness is everywhere. Everyday coworkers gripe about the “pain-in-the-butt customer” or their coworker who is […]
Resources for Emotional Balance
Chaos Ruining Your Life? A Simple Prescription for Relief
Just last week, three businesswomen from different social groups confided in me that they were experiencing serious chaos in their lives and businesses. While listening to their stories of craziness and frustration, it was difficult for me not to identify [...]
The Science of Resilience
Why do some adults struggle and feel overwhelm, while others thrive in stressful environments? Recent research conducted by the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child suggests that the answer may lie in the early stages of childhood development. Between [...]
How To Begin Recovering From Chaos
Hurricane Harvey has had a devastating effect on the City of Houston and the surrounding communities. Some have called it, "The 500 Year Flood," while others call it, "A 800 Phenomenon." No matter what it is called, it still seems [...]
Handling Conflict When Tensions Are High
This is an excerpt of an interview Cheryl did with Corine Wofford of Be The Difference Brigade. Corine asked Cheryl for her insights into how to handle conflict in personal relationships. Corine: What are your top 3 tips for Handling […]
Build Resilience / Fight Stress in 3 Minutes A Day
Consider performing this quick technique for three minutes a day to increase your body's ability to fight off the effects of stress. It's simple - it's breathing. Sound too simple? It's not as easy as it sounds. When your body [...]
Don’t Take Away My Wine!
In December, after months of feeling sluggish, brain-fogged, and over my ideal weight, my doctor suggested I try an anti-inflammatory diet. Not knowing what that meant, I asked what was involved? The doctor handed me a sheet of paper filled […]
Cultivate Your Business Success
Hi there! Hey, what does this little cabbage head have to do with you? Or me, for that matter? This little cabbage head I grew in my own garden right over there. The funny part about it is that when [...]
Survey Says…Young Adults are Stressed
Yes, I know, Captain Obvious! It’s no surprise that in a recent emotions survey the most frequently experienced emotion was stress. What you may find more interesting is that 66% of young adults between the ages of 17-22 listed stress […]
Emotional Resiliency is A Learned and Earned Life Skill
When Pinot, my 13-year-old Shih Tzu, passed away this time last year, I was devastated and emotionally fragile. After about two months of grieving, I summoned my best friend, Google, and began to look at puppies. I’m not at all […]