Creative Success Depends on Long View
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Curvy Women Deserve Mirror Time In The Bridal Salon And Beyond
Don’t call it a comeback.
I’ve been here for years is the opening line for L.L. Cool J’s classic “Mama said Knock You Out”.
The song lyric is quite appropriate like the article in the Huffington Post Style Section, Plus Size [...]
How Successful People Deal With The Pressure From Their Fans
As an author of a managing fear book, I can find it stressful to deal with the pressure of my fans.
Here are some suggestions I came up with on how to manage the stresses and anxieties of making your fans happy.
The most important thing to [...]
Signs You Are A Doormat
Has someone has been unkind to you and you haven’t been able to stand up for yourself?
Congrats, you’re a Doormat! I know EXACTLY how you feel.
As a child I allowed people to treat me in ways that were insensitive, and sometimes even abusive [...]
Book Review: Ol’ Mama Squirrel By David Ezra Stein
Ol’ Mama Squirrel warns her young ones, “There’s no shortage of creatures that would love to snack on a baby squirrel.”
But she then reassures them that “It won’t happen on my watch!” And Ol’ Mama Squirrel is true to her word.
She [...]
Bridal Shoes: High Heels On The Stairway to Wedding Bliss
It’s been 15 years since Sex and The City changed the way women looked at fashion and particularly shoes.
We were introduced to Jimmy Choos, Manolos and Christian Loubitin. Who can forget the episode A Woman’s Right to Shoes when Carrie’s [...]
8 Top Metaphors Of Professional Women
I recently attended the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) Ignite Your Spark 2013 Networking Conference in New York City.
With over 150 chapters and 400,000 members, NAPW offers women an opportunity to network and grow their business. [...]
Do Not Let Your Friends Pressure You Into Getting Married
I have many friends who pressure me to get into a relationship and to get married right away.
I believe that getting married because your friends and relatives get on your case is a big mistake. Here are six tips on how I deal with my friends [...]
The Icon Of Positivity
I recently attended the graduation at my son’s school in Conshocken, Pa.
It is called AIM Academy and is a school for learning differences. Although my son was not graduating, I went to hear Dr. Ned Hallowell, a child psychiatrist and expert [...]
Thoughts On A Milestone Birthday
Don’t panic; you haven’t missed my birthday.
It’s still two months away so there is plenty of time to shop. But it’s a milestone number (if anyone asks, I’m 50) and my husband is retiring in a couple of weeks so I am feeling reflective.
I’m [...]
How I Managed My Anxieties Of Making Friends And Meeting People
There were times I got nervous in meeting people and making new friends.
There were times that I worried about what people would think of me, and how I should act around people who I did not know.
Here are some suggestions on how I reduced my [...]
What If You Woke Up To A New Identity? Love Water Memory
Imagine, waking up fully clothed in a cold body of water thousands of miles from home, not knowing where you are.
Or, who you are.
That’s how Jennie Shortridge opens her emotionally brilliant Love Water Memory.
Jennie’s character Lucie [...]
The Horn Honk
For decades horn honking has been used as a way to communicate.
Horn honking is an often overlooked form of social communication.
Much like smoke signals, Morse code, or email, the message can be miscommunicated.
This social media does not [...]
Don’t Get Stuck In The Gifted Parent Box
I recently told a little boy in my daughter’s second grade art class to think outside the box as he struggled with a project.
He told me with all seriousness his mommy told him he always had to stay inside his box ESPECIALLY during art.
I [...]
How To Get The Most Out Of Going To Rehab
Use the advice given to you!
Many people who enter rehab for various mental health issues sometimes do not know how to take advantage of the advice given to them.
Many of these people go to rehab multiple times and still are not sure how to [...]
When Your Boss Gives You A Difficult Time
There were times that I liked my job, but my boss gave me a hard time.
It was not easy but I came up with a few techniques on how to deal with my boss. Here are some suggestions when your current boss stresses you out:
The first thing I did [...]
Some Tips On How To Get Through A Disaster
I sometimes wonder what I would do if a man-made or natural disaster would strike.
Here are some suggestions on how I would try to stay calm and focused during a disaster.
The first thing I would do is take several deep breaths and try to keep [...]
Five Quick Tips For Cheering Up Your Workspace
You probably spend more time in your workspace than in any other one single place, unless you get that elusive eight hours of sleep every night.
We all react to our surroundings to some extent. So any time and energy you put into enhancing your [...]
Commitment At Birth
We parents, bring our kids into this world to love, protect, clothe, feed, guide, and teach them.
We who have kids with ADHD quickly learn another verb that must be added: Advocate! We know our kid better than the world. We know how his impairments [...]
Safeguarding Friendships: A Way To Care For You & Your Friends
It’s been said that a “best friend” constitutes a miracle of the universe.
During your lifetime, you attach to certain individuals who “mesh” with you mentally, spiritually and physically. At first, you share the weather, sports [...]
How To Manage Your Fear Of Public Speaking
I have talked with many people who struggle with speaking in public.
Sometimes a person’s fear and anxiety can overwhelm them when they talk in front of a group of people.
As an author of a managing fear book, here is a list of techniques [...]
Book Review: On A Beam Of Light By Jennifer Berne, Illustrated By Vladimir Radunsky
A long time ago a baby named Albert was born.
He didn’t talk much as a baby. He didn’t talk much as a toddler. He didn’t talk much as a child. But with his big, curious eyes he looked at the world around him and wondered.
Then one day [...]
The Best Way To Handle Gossip In Your Life
We all have dealt with gossip at our job and in our personal life.
I tend not to get involved with people who like to gossip on a regular basis, however I found it difficult to stay neutral.
Here are some suggestions on how to deal gossip in [...]
What People Don’t Know About Losing A Pet
In life we lose a few pets and it is very tough to get over.
Anyone who loses a pet knows how difficult it can be. People comfort you, but the grief doesn’t go away. What can you do other than talk to a grief counselor and find ways to manage [...]
Three Profound Secrets To A Happy Life
Pursuing Happiness.
Thomas Jefferson said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the [...]
The Best Way Of Getting Out Of An Unhappy Relationship
For most of us, there are times when we have to get out of an unhappy relationship.
For me it was tough, but I found that in the long run I was better off. Here are some of the things i did to help manage the stress and anxiety of ending a relationship [...]
Discipline Is Not A Four-Letter Word
As the daughter of a retired Brigadier General, I know a thing or two about discipline.
Factor in my half-German ancestry, and well, you get the picture! The very word discipline sometimes evokes images of ruler-wielding, knuckle-rapping nuns [...]
Children & Divorce: A New Approach That’s Sensitive and Sane!
Few children outgrow the warm comfort of a bedtime tale.
And like most kids, my son always enjoyed his baby pictures – watching himself grow and change. Divorce is certainly no fairytale, but I thought, ‘Maybe combining a story with our [...]
How I Manage My Fear Of Death & Getting Older
I sometimes wonder what will happen to me when I get older.
My biggest fear is aging and what may happen to me as my health starts to go downhill. Here is a list of techniques I use to help manage the fear and anxiety that comes along with [...]
I’ll Be Your BFF
“It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.” – Marlene Dietrich
In my journal group yesterday, Emily read the character sketch she had written about her childhood best friend, Katy. The best part about journal group [...]
Parents: The True Force Behind Successful Advocacy
Should we parents be overruled by teachers and physicians when it comes to our kids’ academic achievement and self-esteem?
I say no! We know our kids better than anyone, and therefore are in the right and best position to advocate for [...]
5 Ways Hypnosis Reduces Stress
Stress is inevitable.
Whether you are using self-hypnosis or working with a certified hypnotherapist, focusing on these five values can allow your unconscious mind to align with your conscious mind to manage life’s inevitable stresses:
1) Simplify. [...]
How I Deal With My Fear Of Being Alone
It is not easy when you are alone.
I find it difficult to find the right person to marry or do things with my friends who are married and very busy. I also learned that even married people sometimes deal with loneliness. Here are a few tips [...]
Creating Solitude For Spiritual Bliss
Americans living in big cities race through their days with gridlocked traffic, honking horns, cheeky taxi drivers, police sirens and jostling pedestrians racing toward their destinations.
At work, they juggle temperamental co-employees, deadlines [...]
A Journey Of Discovery: Fact Or Fiction?
I watched a very troubling show last night.
It was about the journey of discovery as to who was responsible for consistent injuries to a five year old girl. Initially it was thought to be the result of an angry nanny. All too soon, it was clear [...]
“42” is a 10!
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson
Whether or not you are a sports fan, you will not want to miss the new biopic “42” about the legendary Brooklyn Dodger, Jackie Robinson. But [...]
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