I am always looking for ways to create resilience, especially for highly sensitive people. I want us to thrive in the world both as individuals and in relationships. I've seen significant research that shows how we interpret our lives makes us less or more resilient... More >>

You may not agree with everything that I say, but the ability to avoid becoming defensive is key to actually having a meaningful discussion. Here are a few ways that will help you deal with becoming defensive... More >>

Do you doubt if you're good enough if you make an honest mistake? If yes, then you are likely a perfectionist. The thing is being a perfectionist doesn't guarantee that you will always get things done better than anyone else. Instead, it can sink you into endless self-doubt, disappointment, and inevitable stress each time you fail to meet up... More >>

Studies, articles, and blogs today give caregivers advice on balancing responsibility and managing stress. Whether you can hold a demanding job(s) or advance a career as a primary caregiver remains the dilemma. Nearly 44 million Americans (most working part or full time) provide regular, unpaid care for an older adult... More >>

We make a lot of decisions every day. Some are small, like, 'do I want fruit for breakfast?', and others are quite a bit bigger, like, 'should I quit my job,' or, 'should I buy a house?' It would be nice if all our decisions were easy, but there is no universal blueprint for how to make the right decision... More >>

...I represent a fair number of people each year who are buying or selling small businesses, and one thing is universally true: whenever there's a problem in a business sale, it almost invariably comes from the landlord of the business premises... More >>

How do we handle someone letting us down? Even hearing me speak those words is probably making you think about a time you were disappointed by a friend. When you're faced with this situation, there are questions you need to ask yourself before your head explodes or you spend 4 months crying... More >>

Success isn't something you're born with. When success is handed to you, it's not yours - it's theirs and you're just taking the carpet ride. Anyone can become successful with the right amount of hard work and dedication... More >>

Loss is painful. Grief is challenging. We never get over people. We're not designed to. Life is about relationships. We're wired for connection. No wonder we don't do separation well. When someone we love departs, they leave a hole in our hearts... More >>

I believe there are two major things that kids can do to help stop bullying... More >>