The danger of misinterpretation. Do you ever feel exhausted from butting heads with your child, boss, parent, or spouse? Instead of working as a team to achieve a common goal, it feels like you are on opposing sides and you don’t know why. Here are a few situations my clients…

The gateway to a life of meaning and joy. Imagine you woke up feeling well-rested, excited about your day, and knowing you could achieve whatever you desired. Sound idyllic? Well, what’s stopping you? YOU are stopping you. Specifically, your thoughts. The story playing in your head, comparing yourself to others…

How to have a long-lasting, happy relationship. They say it was love at first sight when Linda Troop met Fred Gaylord in 1953 at the tender ages of 13 and 15 years old. …

Bring peace and calmness into your life. I struggle with being patient. Whether it’s learning to play pickleball, recovering from shoulder surgery, or building my business, I can get frustrated when things take longer than expected. It’s difficult to be patient when we are stuck in traffic, trying to lose…

Changing your language changes your reality. Is your day filled with a bunch of “shoulds” that never get done? I should pay the bills. I should exercise. I should organize my emails. I should set social media boundaries for my daughter. I should take a shower (a popular one with…

5 conversation tips that create a more peaceful and productive outcome. As a parent, it is frustrating when you know what is best for your child, but they just aren’t doing what you want them to do. Instead of relying on your years of experience and knowledge, they choose a…

Focus on what you can control. Last week was tough. My heart was heavy from the Capitol Hill break-in, my parenting skills were challenged, and I was overwhelmed with my business goals. How do we help ourselves when it feels like life is spinning out of control? We focus on…

It starts with your mindset. James Corden, the host of The Late Late Show, was talking about how each year he makes a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Year after year goes by and he never does. Sticking to New Year’s resolutions is hard for everyone. When you slip…

The pitfalls of comparing ourself to others. Dave’s business is more successful than mine. Jennifer and Jack’s marriage is more loving. If only I had Scott’s 6-pack of abs. Nicole got into Berkeley and my daughter did not. Beth’s skin looks so youthful. We all do it. …