In Part 1 of this post, I talked about my friend Laura who struggled with low self-esteem for most of her life. On numerous occasions, she proclaimed that the only way she’d speak “in front of” a group of people is if she could speak from behind a curtain, a la The Wizard of Oz. […]
She Killed the Wizard – Part 1, Practical Principles of Self-Worth
Pay no attention to the woman behind the curtain. That was the only way she’d speak to a group of people: doing a “voice-over” from behind a screen so she wouldn’t be seen. A female Wizard of Oz, with one big difference. The Wizard of Oz was a fraud, desperately trying to keep up the […]
Making Resolutions That Stick
Most New Year’s resolutions suck. They sound all lofty and noble on January 1st, but 10 days later they’re just a reminder of how we’ve failed. Again. A business blogger I follow, Shannon Cherry, just produced a great video about the “New Year, New You” lie. She talks about how we think we can radically […]
25 Self-Care Routines for Busy Women
Are you like most women who’re so busy taking great care of everyone else that they neglect their own needs? Let’s face it: it’s hard to find time to do it all. I could totally relax if I could get away for a weekend at a swanky hotel, lounge by the pool, order room service, […]
How to be Your Own Best Friend
I’m a sucker for romantic comedies. Combine the transformative magic of love with the crazy-making power of frenemies, and you’ve got the makings for a great flick. Bride Wars is one of those movies for me. Watching the flashbacks of 8 year old Liv and Emma play wedding makes me nostalgic for my childhood best […]
