Personal Relationships
Your 5 Biggest Players
As human beings we can do incredible things alone. But our power seems to multiply when we connect with others. When we partner or surround ourselves with people that support, care for, and love us, we are able to do ... Read More »
You Spent How Much?! Valentine’s Day Facts For the Frugal Career Girl
As Valentine’s Day is approaching, I’m going to do something a little unusual and, instead of talking about what to do on that special (or not-special, depending on who you are) day, I’d rather remind us all of our resolutions ... Read More »
Cheating is Cheating: Financial Infidelity Disrupts Relationships
Most couples aspire to a completely transparent relationship built on trust, but according to a SELF Magazine survey, 46 percent of people in relationships have committed “financial infidelity,” which is lying to their partner about money. While financial infidelity might ... Read More »
Valentine’s Day Angst?
Valentine’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays and perhaps the one that evokes the strongest feelings whether you are coupled-up or couple-less. This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday – a work day. Though I am married ... Read More »
The Toxic Things You Digest Without Realizing
“You are what you eat” You’ve probably heard this before. It makes a lot of sense. What we put into our bodies is our fuel. When you make healthy food choices, you can see and feel the benefit of your ... Read More »
The Stress of a Woman
Last week, The Huffington Post highlighted women and their stress levels in one of their regular Twitter question slideshows. They asked women, “What’s the biggest stressors in your life?” Answers included: “Doing anesthesia for liver transplants.” “Constant paranoia that I ... Read More »
Avoiding Vulnerability…You Shouldn’t Be
Our shame chat continues on this lovely Monday and what I want us to explore are what Brene Brown calls “Vulnerability Shields.” She says they’re what we put up when we’re trying to avoid vulnerability. Remember a few weeks ago ... Read More »
5 Reasons You Must Mix Business with Pleasure
We’ve all watched that scene in the movies. A blonde bombshell turns to a man at a bar, asks for a light and with a Marilyn-esque voice says something like, “Tell me, sir, are you in town for business or ... Read More »
Confronting Feelings of Shame: Part 2
The next part of this series looks at how shame and vulnerability show up differently for men and women. Much of this information again comes from Brene Brown and her book, “Daring Greatly” as well as my clinical experience and ... Read More »
A True Analytical View of Online Dating
Today, I’m a happily married woman, but just a few years ago, I was what my friends and I lovingly referred to as a “professional dater.” I tried Match, I tried eHarmony, I even tried JDate, and I’m not even ... Read More »
