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Rose sniffing

Personal note Last week I flew to London, Ontario, Canada, to meet with my Master Mind group, and especially, my dynamic coach, Pat Mussieux.  I can’t say enough about this group and our coach; when the man at Passport Control on the U.S. side asked,  incredulously,...

Watch How You Tell Your Story!

Personal note   This week I’m off to London, Ontario, Canada, to meet with my coach in person, as well as the other wonderful people in my Master Mind group. The very thought of traveling (which makes me more creative, especially at 30,000 feet altitude) and sharing...

Take charge of your stressful assumptions

Personal note Last week was a whirlwind of activity, ending with the Bloomington Writers’ Festival (9thyear!) on Saturday.     It was inspiring to see so many writers proudly displaying their creations, which were often based on personal experiences that would have...

Is anybody listening?

Personal note During the past two weeks I have been involved with setting up not one but several projects, each of them involving a small group of people. Communications between us have flown back and forth; revisions have had to be made, misunderstandings corrected,...

Handling the stress of rejection

Personal note It’s still the beginning of the year, and all around me friends and associates are reaching out to find new ways to make their lives go forward.  As I give talks on stress, health, and success, and go to networking meetings and conferences, I meet people...

The Best Gift of All

Personal Note Thanksgiving is over, and all of a sudden I have run out of time. Boxes of decorations are strewn around my living room, lists for gifts and for cards are being drawn up, and food is being gathered in to make sure that friends can be welcomed at any time...

Holiday Hints at the Buffet for the Heart-wise

The holidays are a particular challenge for those of us who know we must be vigilant every day to maintain our health through good eating. (Actually, that’s pretty much everybody.) Here are some of the challenges, and how to meet them. The holiday party, with its...

Creative Writing for RAWs

Personal Note   Last week I coined the acronym, RAW, to stand for Really Advanced Worriers: those people who have spent their lives practicing and developing their skills at writing dramatic mental stories.   It takes time and patience, but RAWs can switch from drama...

Holiday Hints for Heart-wise Women

The holidays are a particular challenge for those of us who know we must be vigilant every day to maintain our health through good eating. Here are some of the challenges, and how to meet them. The holiday party, with its buffet of delectable treats, many of them...