Boy has it been nice to take a break in July.

I have become very clear that one of my life goals is to be completely off in July and December. Stay tuned. These goals feel very possible.

Here is my big life update....

We bought a lake house on Lake Erie and we close on August 26th!

Austin and I...

Journaling is one of the best ways I know to engage my body in the healing process.

I have been working with a lady out of Nashville who combines breath work and forgiveness. It's pretty intense and exactly the kind of medicine I crave. It's so much more than talking.

My next...

If you feel overloaded, you can say no to taking on anything else.

This is your permission slip to say no.

In fact, I'd go a step further and say it's your responsibility to say no. Otherwise, everyone suffers, and you suffer the most.

Most importantly, communicate clearly with the people around...

Learning doesn't come from experience. It comes from reflecting on the experience.

This is one of my favorite quotes. It is most attributed to John Dewey although he doesn't actually write these words verbatim in any of his texts.

Becoming a coach for BetterUp taught me the...

Is there a dream you have for your life? An idea that's been sitting with you for weeks, years, or decades?

Something you envisage creating, somewhere you want to live, a skill you want to acquire?  

Among many dreams, one that's prominent for me right now is writing a book.

I have...

Last Friday, Preston and I spontaneously bought tickets for a Garth Brooks concert that evening in Cincinnati, OH which is two hours away. 

Firstly, I highly recommend being spontaneous. It made me feel as though I was really living.

Secondly, Garth's show was a masterclass in...

Video Link: How do you Make the RIGHT Decision?

In a recent post about God, I wrote that, for me, God, is learning how to dance with the magic of life. 

The magic I refer to is how to feel fully self-expressed, how to be exactly you in most moments, to have the self awareness to relish in what makes you great and what you...

Last week I shared a beautifully, moving excerpt about journaling and the power of creative expression. Read it here.

Last weekend we drove to State College in Pennsylvania to take our son, Austin, to a BMX and Skateboarding park that is pro-level. We had an awesome getaway.

Austin was...

One way to crystallize your thoughts is to put pen to paper.

10 minutes of journaling time can clear your messy thoughts and give clarity room to breathe. 

Even if journaling or writing isn't your favorite thing, stick with me, because creative expression, however that may look for...

I often refer to God, and what do I mean when I say that?

Do you struggle with control? This is a common theme among my clients. We attract who we are. 

I often hear... 

- What's my five year plan? Why don't I have one? Successful people have them.

- I don't think I'll bother saying...

Please remember that your life is about blazing your own trail.

That doesn't mean you have to earn mega bucks, be the best in your profession, write a bestseller or, change a system.

It does mean defining success on your terms, and making sure your values and your actions...