Treasures from “The Last Lecture”
Over the holiday weekend, I read “The Last Lecture,” a little book by Randy Pausch, the professor at Carnegie Mellon whose talk on “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” got worldwide …
If New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work for You, Try The Resolution Alternative
Tired of making resolutions only to break them early in the new year? Me, too. That’s why I just came up with Working with Wisdom’s Resolution Alternative. This three-step process …
What Gifts Will You Bring to the New Year?
This is the week of gift buying and giving and receiving. When all the gifts have been exchanged and the whirlwind of shredded wrapping paper and ribbons settles, take a …
Simplify the Season
The holiday season can be one of the most joyful and stressful times of the year. Want more joy and less stress? Consider setting an intention to do things differently …
Are You Ready to Surrender?
The word “surrender” can be charged with negative emotions. Most people equate it with giving up or giving in. It can also mean to release that illusion of control and …
It Started with a Vision
Last year, my friends Kathleen Smith and Liz Ireland (center), shared their vision with me: to write a book about women who had extraordinary visions for their lives and to organize an event …
Reunion Update: Living On Purpose
Saturday’s 30th high school reunion was a small gathering but most of my old girlfriends were there so it was definitely worth the trip. I noticed as we each caught …
Reunion Reality Check
This weekend, I will attend my 30th high school reunion. It’s hard to believe that many years have passed. Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn overlooks the picturesque Narrows and …
Talk to Yourself
When I was learning to become an accomplished speaker through Toastmasters, I used a simple affirmation to give me the motivation and confidence I needed: "I love to speak!" And …
Family Without TV for Five Days Survives!
Yes, it’s true. A family of four (mine), including two teenagers, survived the last five days with no TV. Thanks to installation of new hardwood floors and carpeting, all the …