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The last weekend in August is awesome for two reasons: 1) because I spend the whole day and night with my Daddyyyyy! and 2) because we go to see the annual "Smoke Fire & Thunder Drag Races" at Mission Raceway, WOO-HOOOOOO!!!  😀 It's an EPIC day of races, and going into the pits to chat with the racers and see the all cars and bikes close up is awesome! And the night show is even […]

While we often presume that everyone wants to be happy, in some cultures and religions, being happy is regarded as a self-indulgent or selfish aim—and the happiness of others is considered more important. In such circumstances, people may tend to feel guilty about paying attention to their personal happiness, especially if others seem less happy than they are. What Is "Selfishness," Anyway? The Oxford dictionary describes selfishness as "the quality or state of being selfish; […]

When snarky, mean people strike, you could stew and come up with the perfect, biting comeback...seven-and-a-half hours later. Or you could try these responses instead. 1. To the Random, Infuriated Stranger: "Happy New Year!" In our world of road rage and viral tirades, dealing with a jerk in public can be dangerous. So, proceed with caution—and where possible, kindness, too. Consider the technique used by a real-life relative of mine, when the man behind her […]

There is no such thing as laziness. People hate this, but it’s true. There is no legitimate psychological construct known as laziness. If laziness was a recognized psychological construct, it would lie between “lay psychology”, and “lazy eye” in my APA psychology dictionary. But it doesn’t. Instead there is a glaring gap. Apparently our eyes can be lazy, but we can’t. Most people erroneously believe that procrastination is caused by laziness; and that laziness is […]

I finally went to see Tony Robbins for the first time! Being a Coach it was on my "Live Life Fully List" for a loooooooooong time. Last week he was finally here, and I was in town so I HAD to go! (along with 5,000 incredible people)  🙂 For anyone who maybe does not know who he is,  Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist and the nation’s #1 Life and Business Strategist. A recognized world-leading […]

Most women like to be thought of as a nice person, easy to get along with, and accommodating. I have many clients that are very nice, but they are sick and tired of being a pushover, constantly being ignored, having their voices go unheard, and being taken for granted. By nature women are the care-givers and nurturers. But oftentimes, that “care-giving” crosses over into the “pleasing people” zone, which is a sure-fire way to limit […]

  The Absolute Confidence OUTDOOR Workshop is an empowering introduction to a new life of self-confidence, self-esteem, self-respect, achievements and HAPPINESS! •Are you a shy / anxious / introverted woman? •Are you pretending to be happy? •Are you afraid to be yourself for fear of being judged? •Are you scared to speak up for yourself and ask for what you want? •Are you tired of living with all your fears? Learn what AUTHENTIC confidence is […]

For 5 year old Blue Ivy, growing up in the shadow of two musical titans will be no sweat for Blue Ivy, thanks to daily sessions with her very own confidence coach! “When Blue was born, Beyoncé and Jay Z were committed to giving her all the self-esteem they themselves lacked as kids,” explains a source, revealing that several times a week, the power couple’s 5-year-old daughter undergoes therapy to test her mettle and work […]