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Last week I shared the difference between a Vision Board and a Bingo Card. (In case you missed it, I’ve included it below my signature). The gist is that a Bingo Card is more about goals that you typically know HOW to get done—so it’s a way to prioritize them, keep them top of mind, […]

As we kick off 2025, you’re probably seeing a lot of “New Year, New You” hype. Maybe you’re setting resolutions, choosing a word of the year, or maybe even creating a vision board. You know I’m a big fan of vision boards, right?! This is me leading a vision board workshop last week: But have […]

As we enter 2025, ask not “What more can I do?” but “What can I let go of?” Release the burdens of others’ expectations, constant availability, and comparison. Growth begins with the courage to let go. Here’s to less pressure and more you.

You might be celebrating Christmas Eve, Hanukkah Eve, or maybe just a quiet inbox because your colleagues are OOO.

We all want to be happy. We all want our families to be healthy and well. We all agree that children’s lives should be protected. We all deserve to feel safe walking around our cities at night. We’d all like lower taxes. We all want freedom of speech and to make choices about our own lives.

Discover how thoughts, visualization, and emotions shape your reality through neuroplasticity and the science behind manifestation.

I went to a 4-hour “Urban Sketching” class with Steven Reddy on Saturday, and it was challenging, but not because of the most obvious reason, that I’m not an artist. It was difficult because Steven’s style of drawing is that there are no mistakes; you don’t sketch a draft in pencil first, then refine before […]

Fall reflections for clarity, motivation, and dreams. Celebrate your wins and always dream big and believe in yourself.

Transform your life with my daily 5-minute a day manifesting journal – simple practices for powerful results.

Happy fall, friend! September to December is my favorite time of year, so a few years ago I created a “Fall Joy List” to savor the season. (“Savoring life’s joys” is 1 of 12 happiness-enhancing strategies extensively studied and proven to boost your wellbeing.) If you’re looking for ideas to increase your happiness and mindfulness, […]