People keep talking about the “word” they have picked for 2020 to live by, embrace and put into practice daily. What a great idea that is for us to attach to our daily routines! I have tossed around several words that would be helpful to focus on in a big way and give me a new perspective. After seriously pondering this, I have decided on G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E. And here is why— Over the past year my life has been packed full … Read more.
GALENTINE GRATITUDE
February 12th, 2020A New Year, A New Decade, & A New YOU!
January 7th, 2020Happy New Year and Happy New Decade! How is it possible we are in 2020 already? As we all say good-bye to 2019 and step into a new year and a new decade, it seems like the perfect time to stop, take a deep breath, and ponder a few things. Every now and then, it is worth it to push the “pause” button in life and go deep. Turning the calendar to the next year is always sort of sobering … Read more.
Grab your Girlfriends and Let’s GO CRUISING!
October 8th, 2019Research continues to show that we live our healthiest, happiest, and longest lives when we regularly connect with our girlfriends. It has now been proven that living a life of connection is one of the main ingredients to longevity! As I have been on my book tour the past six months, I have been in awe of GIRLFRIEND FEVER and the way my book’s message has been resonating with women everywhere! We women benefit in so many ways through sharing … Read more.
AUGUST—It’s All About Our Girlfriends!
August 19th, 2019Did you know that August 1 is National Girlfriends Day, or that August is National Girlfriends Month? Yep, it’s true! This is the month we focus on what it means to share connections with other women. Why is that so important? Because our health, happiness, and our longevity as women depend on it! When was the last time you planned a girlfriend meetup and actually spent time laughing, sharing, and feeling connected? How long has it been since you sent … Read more.
Life with our BESTIES is the BEST!
June 17th, 2019What better time to celebrate our besties than in the month of June as we all focus on those special gal pals on June 8th —National Best Friends Day! How have your girlfriends enriched your life and added color to your tapestry through the decades? Have you pushed the “pause” button lately to deliberately focus on the part your tribe of loyal friends have played in your journey? If not, the time is now, and the benefits are well worth … Read more.
In awe of “GIRLFRIEND FEVER!”
May 4th, 2019I have had the honor and pleasure of spending this past week doing book events in Arizona and my home state of Texas! To say that I have been in awe of the unexpected level of passion and energy being generated by the ladies attending would be an understatement! The appetite and zest for my message on the merits of female friendship is beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Last week I presented my book lecture and signing at … Read more.
The Magic of Celebrations!
April 15th, 2019In my new book on female friendship, THE HEALING POWER OF GIRLFRIENDS: How to Create Your Best Life Through Female Connection, I speak about one of the characteristics of a thriving friendship as sharing in each other’s joys and celebrations. And, this past weekend, that is exactly what my husband and I did! We attended the magical wedding of our longtime friends’ daughter and shared an epic time with old friends from our college days. Many moons ago, when my … Read more.
4 Tips For Avoiding Unhealthy Friendships!
April 1st, 2019So, you want to make some new friends but are just a tad nervous they may disappoint you, or turn out to be high-hassle and not a good fit for your friendship collection. How can you be savvy when making new friends to protect yourself, and not end up in unhealthy relationships? Here are 4 quick tips from my new book, THE HEALING POWER OF GIRLFRIENDS: How to Create Your Best Life Through Female Connection: 1. KEEP … Read more.
The Three “R’s” of HEALING
March 26th, 2019In my new book, The Healing Power of Girlfriends: How to Create Your Best Life Through Female Connection, just released on March 8th, I share many tools and suggestions for how to navigate the channels of female friendship and glean the most benefits for a happier, healthier and longer life. The book shares personal stories from my own decades of treasured relationships with my girlfriends, as well as stories from clients, my research questionnaire, and relevant data from studies at our … Read more.
Our Girlfriends—Our Anchors!
October 30th, 2018We never know how our friends are viewing us, and we should not underestimate our ability to make a positive impact on others. A few years ago, I was having lunch with one of my dear, longtime girlfriends. She and I have shared the motherhood journey over the past many years, and she has been a true source of joy, validation, and support. We both happen to be mothers of four, and our paths in life have some similar twists … Read more.