All Entries in the "Relationships" Category
Use Those New Toes to Give Yourself a Kick in the Ass
Yes, those shoes are sexy, but if they hurt, don’t wear them. There’s nothing sexy about hobbling around in high heels because they were designed for women who only have four toes. There’s nothing sexy about not being able to take that stroll after dinner because looking good in stilettos is more important than quality [...]
Busyness as a Badge of Honor aka Who Made You Sheriff?
There are some fantastic lines in this article by Christine Arylo who says her primary objective is to get women and girls to fall madly in love with themselves. In the article she says, “Forget Generation X or Y, how about calling us Generation E, for Exhausted!” So true. I was born on the tail [...]
Leaders, Followers and Those In Between
I’ve been thinking about natural order lately. Partially because of my past, partially because of my future but also because of my present. Have you noticed, everything appears to have the ability to be split into thirds? Birth, life, death. Roots, trunk, leaves. Even the best photographs are ones in which the composition is split [...]
Walk with Purpose, Run with Attitude
Three months ago I signed up for the 2010 Run With Attitude 5k. I gave myself enough time to train, but I didn’t. Work got in the way and I chose paying the bills over my personal welfare. I’ve been exceptional at putting everything and everyone ahead of my own health. As a matter of [...]
Managing Responsibilities Gives You Greater Control
How much control do you really have? If only that car in front of you would hurry up so you can get to work on time. If only your spouse would do a better job parenting the children. If only your employees would quit taking advantage. How many times have you felt your blood pressure [...]
Stuck in the Middle with You
Having been first born in my family and first among my friends to have children, be married, get divorced, the middle position isn’t a familiar place to me. Yet, it seems that’s exactly where I am. The middle of my life. Mid-life. I’ve spent much of the past couple years looking behind and evaluating. The [...]
Riding the Bull: Recognizing When Resolution isn’t the Game
The tensions mount as you stare eye to eye trying to come to some sort of understanding. Breathing is getting heavier, blood pressure is rising, and you realize this discussion is not going to be easy. Whether it’s a coworker, family or friend, you probably know a bull but don’t recognize it as such. You [...]
Finding Your Inner Queen
As I go through this phase in my life I’ve spent a lot of time evaluating my weaknesses and discovering how they’ve played a role in the life I’ve led up til now. One of my shortcomings was my behavior in certain areas of my life, particularly when it came to putting everyone else first. [...]
Inspiration for Resolution Begins with Questions
How you approach life’s roadblocks can make a difference in their outcome. Rather than saying “I can’t” ask yourself: “How CAN I make this work?” “What can I do differently?” “How important is this to me?” “How hard am I willing to work?” Consider anything possible with the right plan and a positive attitude. By [...]
The Rewriting of History
My good friend Nathalie sent me the book eat, pray, love by Elizabeth Gilbert. It tells the author’s story of her travels and personal insights after a failed marriage. It arrived the day after I signed my divorce papers. I’ve been trying to save it for the few days I’m taking off next week, but [...]