The Journal

We can set the best intentions. We can make plans, set goals, get excited about what’s ahead, and truly believe we’re ready for whatever comes our way...

As America prepares to celebrate our 250th birthday, we rejoice in all that this country has provided; for better or for worse. We are blessed to live in...

With Father’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking about something bigger than one holiday. For many, Father’s Day means celebration; family gatherings...

May is mental health awareness month. I want to offer a word of encouragement to anyone who is struggling right now and share some practical tips for...

Mother’s Day isn’t a joyful holiday for everyone, and I want to hold space for that. As it approaches, there are so many mixed emotions. For some, it’s a...

Before that day, my role was clear. I was a stay-at-home mom managing the daily operations of our family life; school drop-offs, doctor appointments...

It has been a long time since I sat down to put my pen to paper (or finger tips to keyboard.) Life happens and sometimes we can get derailed. It happened...

Wow! What a year it has been for our world. Maybe the older I get, the more I see or I am aware of. Yet, I think we can all agree this last year has been...

Magical fairy! You can do magic. Not! There is no magic solution to our challenges. If we are discussing fixable issues and achieving our goals, there is...

The holidays are here—the most wonderful time of the year. Pumpkin spice lattes have already made their debut, and soon the Christmas Blend will be...

What is your secret sauce? What is your unique and special gift that make you exceptionally successful? Everyone has it. Some choose not to stir it up or...

Consider this career advice. After a series of experiences with salespeople that made me feel manipulated, gaslit and depressed about my life, I wanted to...

Here I am! I took a break to do a 12 week creative process called "The Artist's Way!" I did the program over 30 years ago. I was inspired to do it again...

Don't come for me, but I am about to download some Halloween themed relationship stuff. My "Just Because It's Wednesday" series started with a...

Change is constant. It is easy to feel nice, warm and cozy when life is safe. Most people do not like change. It is scary, yet inevitable. In fact, change...

There are many keys to success. There are incredible, resilient, amazing people all over this planet who have experienced wild success in the arts...

Just because it's Wednesday, I will tell you a little bit about my grief. In doing so, I hope you learn a little more and find some encouragement. While I...

Today is Wednesday. What if you decided to make a radical shift in self love? What if you woke up today and decided to give yourself the gift of self...

When is the last time you showed up with a homemade treat or meal for your person "Just Because It's Wednesday"? Or offered to help them with a task? When...

My "Just Because It's Wednesday" blog was inspired by a conversation with a dear friend about dating. Being married for a long time and dating in this...

Whatever you are working on in life whether it is personal growth, fitness, health, relationships, academic endeavors or career aspirations there comes a...

I love Valentine's Day! I love the topic of love, so I started a series of messages about all different ways to express love on new coaching page on...

Hang on for the hope. But, we must deal with this... Everyone has experienced grief to some degree. Loss of a loved one, relationship, friendship, job or...

Happy New Year to all my clients, coworkers, friends and family! Here we are 2024! The holidays have come and gone. Some have post holidays blues as all...

Indeed Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Dazzling, sparkling, magical...the Christmas lights, pumpkin spice lattes, holiday baking...

I wish I had magical answers to life's most difficult questions. Broken hearts. Losses. Break-ups. Unexpected tragedies. Shattered dreams. The...

Got your attention!?! My blog series on grief continues. There is "The Day That Changed My Life Forever" Then, there is the next day after the tragedy...

"What do I do now?" is a frequently asked question of my clients and really anyone who has gone through a tragedy or major life event. I know it was for...

It was a beautiful Fall day in October, a day like most of the others. But, this day my husband walked out the door and never came home. He got up early...

In a heart to heart conversation with a good friend, here is what I have concluded about relationships. It is really true what they say, "If they wanted...

Do you want to be right, or do you want to feel FREE? Do you want to win the argument or be at PEACE? A lot of us struggle with anger and resentment from...

Change your mind. Change your actions. Change your life! It is never ever too late to change your mind about any given situation or circumstance you find...

What do you do when it feels like all hell is breaking loose? The car breaks down, your washer dies, your cat gets sick, your kid's computer breaks right...

I often talk about "tools for your toolbox." Tools are used for building, fixing and assisting you. Tools can be life skills, coping strategies and...

If there is one thing I do as a Life Coach and Mental Health Advocate is "keep it real." Just because I am in this profession doesn't mean I always have...

Friday night. Time to kick off the weekend. A stop at my favorite department store then off to grab a little dinner. I pull up to a crowded restaurant and...

So what is life coaching? Life Coaching is the process of helping someone find the path between where they are now and where they want to be. It is like a...

You remember the game "hide and go seek?" This is the fun game we played as children. One covers their eyes, while the other counts "1-2-3-4-5... ready or...

A client recently asked me, "Why did I stay so long?" I paused and said, "I do not know if I have the finite answer to that question, there can be lots of...

with Cynthia Weston, LMFT and Jennifer Snyder, CLC A conversation between a therapist and life coach, two women on an journey of empowerment. The other...

I wish I could tell you we just wake up and know exactly what to do change our life for the better. Many people do. There are many that learn from...

It is my 54th anniversary dahlings! Celebrating life! Every day is a gift. Many highlights...I got to see my son pitch every game of his season and watch...

While the title of this post may sound pathetic, a table for one is a wonderful and necessary experience in gaining personal freedom. To be alone in a...

If you follow me on social media, you may have seen me boasting about the accolades of my adult children. My daughter just graduated college with honors...

"Be of service" is a well-known phrase in recovery rooms. Serving others is an antidote to self-absorbed thinking and ruminating over our problems. Many...

Happy Mother's Day to you wonderful warrior women of the world. As a mental health advocate, life coach, single mom and widow I would remiss if I did not...

So good and so true. Parents, do you remember all of the baby books that told you what your baby should be doing and when? Or the monthly doctor visits...

You are most likely familiar with the stages of grief or mourning process of the loss of a loved one. Whether you have watched someone go through it or...

Cliffhanger. When your story has more questions than answers and you do not know how it's going to end or be resolved, the suspense is either terrifying...