Most of my life, I was driven by the need for validation and being enough. Validation that I was good enough, pretty enough, smart enough, fun enough, loved enough. Being rejected was the single worse thing that could happen to me. I still remember the moments vividly growing up when I was rejected ... Read More about Not Being “Enough”
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I am Afraid to Die
I am afraid to die. I do not want to die. And I have no reason to believe that it will happen anytime soon. Six months before I turned 50 I realized I had more time behind me than ahead of me. I had so many emotions around it. Fear –Sadness – Anger. I was consumed in thinking about it.“Someday I am ... Read More about I am Afraid to Die
How to Make a Decision
When I was 25 years old (I am 50 now) I made the decision to move to Texas to live with my two friends from high school. I got a loan from the bank for $1200 to help pay for the move. I had a date set and my friends in Texas were anxiously awaiting my arrival. I told everyone I was leaving and ... Read More about How to Make a Decision
Habit Change- The Brain is NOT on Your Side!
The mere act of “deciding” to change a habit is not enough to actually change the habit. Deciding is only the first step. The act of deciding sets in motion a boxing match between your conscious brain and your subconscious brain. You have good intentions behind deciding to eat healthier, to start ... Read More about Habit Change- The Brain is NOT on Your Side!