I’m in an improv group FOR FUN! What some might consider pure torture, I enjoy. The challenge of coming up with decisions on the spot and committing to them is a healthy practice for me in my personal and professional life. We play a game called “New Choice.” Often times in coaching, people see only options when then make decisions. They can see a fork in the road where they must choose to go left or right. That’s it. When faced with only two choices, naturally … they get discouraged. But what if I as the coach yell, “NEW CHOICE!” In other words, “What other options do you have?” Life is improv … consider your options in decision making to rewire the brain.
Growing up in the church meant that I learned to pray … A LOT! And if prayer wasn’t working, we would consult people in our small group. In other words, don’t trust yourself … trust outside sources for the answers. Meanwhile, the older women in my life would ask, “What’s your gut say?” In my later years, during therapy I did a body audit of past decisions …
Within each of us resides an extraordinary power—the power to change. It is a force that transcends circumstances, limitations, and past experiences. This innate capacity for transformation lies dormant, awaiting acknowledgment and activation. When we embrace the belief that change is not only possible but inevitable, we unlock the shackles of self-doubt and fear.
“I gotta get outta here” is the text message my friend sent mid-February. I replied, “Let’s book a ticket today.” In a world that celebrates speed, hustle, and constant connectivity, the notion of rest can sometimes feel like a luxury we can't afford or, worse, a sign of laziness. However, rest is not just a break from the chaos; it is an essential ingredient for sustained productivity, creativity, and well-being.
It’s National Woman’s History month and I have been included in the Traverse Magazine issue of “Shining Bright - How this year’s North Stars are changing our world.” I feel very honored to be included with so many women who are making a difference in this world. Inside this issue you can read about betrayal trauma and the life after.
Many years ago my sister was traveling home going north on icy, wintery roads in a small Toyota Camry. The route was familiar. About 30 minutes from our parents, she put her left turn signal on to exit off the highway. As she started to turn, the semi behind her had already began to pass at 70 mph. He didn’t see her turn signal and she didn’t see him alongside her …
