Do Something Just for You

When was the last time you took time just for yourself? In my women’s wellness keynote, I often ask the audience to think about the thing they used to do, that they liked so much, that they just don’t seem to have time for anymore. Think about it: When did you stop playing guitar, or…

Benefits of Being Done

When was the last time you celebrated being done? There aren’t many finish lines in adult life.  Parenting, household chores, work projects – most of the things we do are on-going, without a clear end. Plus, most of us juggle multiple responsibilities, leaving little time to celebrate finishing one thing before having to move on…

Have a Little Fun

Pay Your Body Back for the seriousness of adult life by having a little fun. Henrietta is roosting in my house! Henrietta is a ceramic chicken who splits her time between our house and my mom’s house – because we take turns sneaking her into the other’s residence! My mom started it!  She bought Henrietta…

Is Your Job Killing You?

Does this sound like you? “I have to work very fast.” “I work very hard.” “I manage competing demands of others.” “I worry about losing my job.” “I feel underused or powerless.” If so, your job may be putting you at risk for a heart attack or stroke. According to a study recently released by…

Do something fun: Busy Woman’s Guide to Stress Management

When was the last time you did something fun? Something silly, out of character, or just plain goofy? I watched my husband and daughter have a “hat fight” at the mall recently. After whacking each other with their baseball caps for a while, Gracie declared, “Bad parenting!” and laughed wildly (so did Clay!) Laughter is…

Busy Woman’s Guide to Stress Management Tip: Watch something delightful

Take a break from your day, smile, and laugh to break the tension and reduce your cortisol level! This video from Judson Laipply is one of my favorites. I dare you to watch it without feeling less stressed! Of course, it also delights the choreographer in me! Taking a moment to sit back, relax, and…

Busy Woman’s Guide to Getting a Grip on Clutter Induced Stress

Help! I’m surrounded! The clutter in my office is overwhelming – I’ve got clutter induced stress! After almost a month of travel and very little time at home, my office is a mess. I am overwhelmed by the amount of stuff collected on the top of my desk, floor of my office, and in my…

What can Bruce Springsteen teach you about heart health?

So, did you catch the half-time show during the Super Bowl? If you did, you witnessed 12 minutes of pure joy. Bruce Sprinsteen loves to perform and he was having a ball. He sang his heart out, danced, slid across the stage and seemed not to care what anyone else thought – just did his…

Do You Remember When…

When was the last time you made a memory? On Monday, our family made one. Our daughters are deep into the American Girl stage and received dolls from Santa this year. Monday marked our first pilgrimage to American Girl Place in Chicago. Quite the adventure. I know lunch with Mama, Daddy (yes, Clay bravely joined…