Career Life Choices

02/28/2024

Why do we become restless at midlife? Life is asking us to re-examine our past choices. Who am I apart from the roles at work and home? What do I feel proud of? What still feels incomplete?

Midlife is a time to pay attention and listen to your longings - to stretch and expand.

Check out my article on navigating midlife and improving your mindset:

Navigating midlife issues and reconnecting with your purpose

01/18/2024

Are you a woman at a crossroads, navigating the complexities of midlife? I am excited to be launching a midlife circle for women in February. This support group will explore various themes related to midlife, and offer mindfulness, and space for sharing and renewal. This will be a virtual group.

This is a virtual support circle for midlife women seeking more meaning and purpose in midlife and beyond.

04/08/2022

Cultivate self-compassion to accomplish your goals. Research suggests self-compassion helps with perfectionism and recovery from setbacks.

Four strategies to help you let go of paralyzing perfectionism and move forward.

09/03/2020

"How we handle our fears determines where we go with the rest of our lives." Do you find yourself contemplating or feeling blocked in some way?

It takes courage to take the first step and ask for support or allow yourself to take that leap of faith, and pursue your heart's desires. Connect with your body and mind today, and notice what is asking for your attention.

03/25/2020

COUNSELING IS STILL AVAILABLE. During times of "social distancing," my office is offering online sessions via video-conference. Telehealth is becoming increasingly popular. Most insurance plans now cover it. No need to delay taking the next step.

Remember to stay connected with your social circle and practice physical distance.

02/25/2020

Low on confidence? 5 Ways we compromise our self-worth and how to rebuild it.

See if any of these resonate with you:

1. Perfectionism
2. Overworking
3. Busyness
4. Comparison
5. People pleasing

Why do you feel unworthy? So many of us feel unworthy. We feel like we’re not good enough, like we don’t fit in, and like we don’t matter. We’re overly self-critical, fixating on our flaws and failures. We think we need to be perfect and successful...

10/10/2019

Unexpected events can bring stress, uncertainty, and many what if's. Can you think of the positives? How they can be a good thing - a new opportunity or chapter in your life?

Check out my article on how to ride the waves and feel more empowered.

Let’s face it unexpected events can make us stressed, uncertain, and question the path we are on. Even positive changes can bring some excitement but also adjustment and new challenges. So whether this is a positive change- a birth, promotion to new city or unexpected breakup, we just have to face...

05/14/2019

Focus on your intentions, and let them expand. Activate a growth mindset, and make the choice to take small steps every day.

04/02/2019

Strong inner critic? Check out my article to see if you may be sabotaging your success.

Tip #1 Notice the critic, and see what are his/her concerns.

As a therapist, I often hear clients struggling with an inner critic that puts them down, motivates them to do better but it also judges them harshly.  Self-criticism often leads to anxiety, fear of failure, stress, and avoiding new experiences.  You may be sabotaging your efforts to be successful...

03/20/2019

Finding your vision starts with self-discovery. Who you are? Who do you want to be? What qualities do you want to cultivate? What do you care about?

03/15/2019

So many people give up on their dreams too soon. Are you persistent enough? Who is in your support circle?

03/11/2019

This week take some time to reflect on what you find energizing: at work, at home and in your personal life?