Wonder Woman on the go

Last week was a whirlwind week for me – my scheduler (that would be me!) must think I’m Wonder Woman and can leap from one end of the county to other in minutes! And in Southern California that is not always the easiest feat to accomplish. The last time this happened,...

Buyer’s Remorse

Have you ever purchased something and then regretted having done so when you discovered it wasn’t what you expected? I sure have and it is not pleasant. Whether it be business or personal, the disappointment can taint the entire day – or week depending on how much it...

Life is like a pair of new shoes

I learned something new the other day. When trying on a new pair of shoes, the test for the perfect fit is if you feel lighter wearing the shoes. WOW – how many pairs of shoes have I purchased in my lifetime (don’t go there!!) because of the color, style, uniqueness...

Ride through life

Last week I took my car in for a regular service – exchange or top off the fluids, check the air pressure in the tires, and new windshield wipers. Over the next few days, we had rain so I really appreciated the new wipers. I noticed that the ‘ride’ seemed a bit firm....

A lesson in listening

Listening is a skill that needs to be nurtured and refined. What and who do you listen to? How do you filter out the clutter and focus on the important? I recently had a “lesson in listening.” Many clients were asking for the same thing without asking for the same...

Responsibility – Take it or leave it?

Taking responsibility for my life, my future, my financial situation, my relationships is not something I wanted to do. It was so much easier to place the blame on someone else, to critique their actions and behavior. Once I was willing to look inward and admit how I...