I Want to be Certain You Know

I Want to be Certain You Know

In the spirit of Valentines Month, I wanted to offer a fun exercise for you to try.  When you look at the exercise, your brain may offer you thoughts like, “this is weird,” “I don’t want to do this,” but if you take the time anyway – what you create is...
People Pleasing

People Pleasing

I am a reforming (yes, still working on it) People Pleaser. I capitalize that, because it has been such a part of who I am for so long, it feels like an old friend. The trouble is, however, the more time I spent People Pleasing, the less I was actually pleased with my...
Dear Nola,

Dear Nola,

As I sit here today, December 31, 2022 and see the year you are embarking on, I would like to offer you so many things.  This year will be filled with some glorious experiences that you will remember always, and some difficult experiences that you would rather...
Manuals for Christmas

Manuals for Christmas

It’s the gift giving season, and this year, I have it all figured out!  I don’t need to shop, wrap or worry because I have the perfect gift for absolutely everyone on my list!  It is called ‘A Manual’.  I have a list of expectations written down for how...