Parenting Money-Smart Kids

Happy 2K10: A new year and a new decade! Often with the start of a new year, we feel compelled to make resolutions and make changes in our daily lives. Perhaps one thing that we learned from the financial crisis of the last couple of years is that most Americans do not save enough for [...]

Anxiety, Awareness, and Emotional Literacy

“What do you mean, ‘anxiety isn’t an emotion’?” That’s right, I told the client sitting in front of me. Emotions tell us something specific. Anxiety just tells us is that one or more REAL emotions are waiting to be acknowledged, understood, and possibly acted upon. Like the phone or doorbell ringing, there’s a message waiting [...]

Have Fun Building Resilience

Most of us are familiar with the use of the word “savoring” as the sensual enjoyment of the taste, aroma, and texture of good food or drink. Gratitude and its related benefits are enhanced by the mindful savoring of any pleasurable experience, whether it’s a beautiful sunrise, a visit with family or friends, or of course, a good meal.