16 Jul Savour Life: Savour it or Lose it
Savour Life If you’ve ever watched wine connoisseurs try wine, they don’t just swallow. They let the wine swoosh around in their mouth (I do not think this is a technical term) they take...
12 Jul Finding Your Joy Spot | You Named It What?
People ask why name your book, Finding Your Joy Spot? I hear you. Perhaps odd. Joy isn't always around, as I began to become a student of it's goodness I would notice it...
10 May Why is this Happening to Me? | Instead of Asking Why, Ask These Two Questions Instead
Why is this happening to me? This past week I've heard it a lot. WHY? It's perfectly normal to ask this question, but not always helpful. If you've ever raised a two-year-old, you may have...
08 Apr Give Yourself Permission To
This week I am all about permission slips. You need some too. I know you do. My husband finished work last Thursday and announced how excited he was for a four day weekend. Wait?...
29 Mar What’s it going to take to make that idea a reality?
Look, I’m no mind reader, but chances are that you have an idea in your head and you’ve never pursued it. Maybe you did take one step in that direction and it felt hard,...
19 Mar Why Accomplishments Matter
Accomplishments. That's the last part of the happiness plan, according to positive psychologist Martine Seligman. I know we feel happy when we accomplish something, but I would never have guessed it would make...
12 Mar Meaning is the Magic you Need: He’s a Baker and a Lover
"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Violence Unveiled, Howard Thurman Meaning is...
09 Mar Healthy Relationships: It’s Always a Good Time to Look What Lights Us Up
This week on Love at Lunch, we looked at how healthy relationships are a critical part of the flourishing framework. Science shows us that part of our brains engage and light up...
02 Mar Engagement: Want more joy? Get engaged-no ring required!
Engagement, may not sound very exciting unless it perhaps involves a partner getting down on one knee and a massive diamond. However, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. Doesn't losing track...
16 Feb 5 Keys to Developing a Growth Mindset
Many of you know my word for the year is love, I think sharing knowledge is a wee bit of love. Here's this weeks love note. xo Do you have growth mindset or...