I’ve been hearing a lot of talk lately about freedom. It reminded me of an idea I came across recently. I'll warn you upfront: it twisted my brain a...
Change Your Relationships
6 Quick Actions to Take When Negative Thoughts Threaten Your Marriage
Apr 23, 2023 | Change Your Relationships
Welcome, Growing Home Together Podcast listeners! Click here for a transcript of the video Your afternoon was going well. The two of you were...
The Best Advice for When Your Worth is Tied to Someone Else’s Actions
Sep 4, 2022 | Change Your Relationships, Change Your Thinking
NOTE: I originally sent this to my email list on Sept 4, 2022 and have since had requests to share it, so I republished it here. I hope it...
How to Check In on Negative People — Without Losing Your Mind
May 22, 2020 | Change Your Relationships
You steel your nerves and reach for the phone; even energy vampires deserve a check-in. As you imagine your aunt in her flowered Lazy Boy recliner...
Do You Apologize When You Shouldn’t? A New Perspective
Jan 16, 2019 | Change Your Relationships, Change Your Thinking
I did something recently. You've done it, too, I'm sure. Many times, if you’re at all like me, which I’m guessing you are. (Tell me I'm not the only...
How to Free Others From Past Mistakes: What My Cookbook Taught Me
Jan 15, 2018 | Change Your Relationships
The comment sears my heart, but instead of reacting, I laugh and excuse myself to check on the soup that doesn’t need checking. I squeeze my eyes to...
How to Save Time, Frustration, and Your Relationships
Aug 21, 2017 | Change Your Relationships
Do you and your people have different ideas about housework? Change your thinking without changing your standards. I got up early — how can I still...
Three Seconds to a New Relationship
Mar 26, 2014 | Change Your Relationships
As women, we can often be our own worst enemies, especially when it comes to our relationships. (I assume men can be their own worst enemies as...
Smarter Than My Cat? What You Need to Know About Love
Feb 3, 2014 | Change Your Relationships
Cats aren't the smartest creatures. I made the mistake of multi-tasking the other day: feeding Snowball while blending my protein shake. (Man, is...
Don't Miss a Beat!
Interested in getting my blog posts and newsletter? Subscribe below.