How to pursue goals without setting yourself up for disappointment

Today is the first day I am home in LA and the book tour is complete. It has been an incredible three weeks – nine events, seven cities, over 20 interviews, and lots of blessings, with a few expectation hangovers to treat which kept me fresh on my material!! Sometimes I experience stress and get…

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What I learned from a spiritual teacher

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to spend time with an incredible spiritual teacher named Arkan on sacred land in New Mexico. He does not have a personal website or social media platform. He does have a profound connection to Spirit and Mother Earth that makes him one of the most impactful teachers…

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Are you working on yourself to get something?

At my book workshops I have been hearing a lot of people sharing about personal growth expectation hangovers.  I have observed confusion and frustration as people make comments like: “I’m doing all this work on myself, but the things in my life that I want are not happening. I don’t know what I am doing wrong.”…

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Are you addicted to thinking?

Ever feel like your mind just will not shut off? Most of us are addicted to thinking. Our addiction tends to intensify when our mind perceives there is a problem to be solved. We want answers. We want resolution. We want to figure it out. Because we believe once we do, that everything will be…

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How to find balance

Monday was the equinox and even if you did not know that, you probably felt it – I know I did! This particular equinox and new moon combo stirred a lot of us up. So for those of you who felt (or are feeling) triggered, going through a breakup or breakdown, or just feel off…you…

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How to love your life even if it’s not turning out like you planned

Tuesday was my birthday and I almost forgot to celebrate because I’ve been so focused on bringing Expectation Hangover into the world. Fortunately my very wise girlfriends insisted I take a day off. Before shifting into celebration mode, I set aside some quiet time to reflect on my life. Since expectations have been top of…

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How to ask for help

Is asking for help easy for you? If you are anything like me, you may find it difficult at times – especially when it feels like a big or vulnerable request. Many of us are so incredibly strong and independent that asking for help does not even occur to us. Or we assume we are…

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What’s wrong with you?

“ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!” is the answer to that question. I unequivocally assure you that there is nothing wrong with you. Even if you feel stuck. Even if you cannot figure out what you want to do with your life or hate your job. Even if you snapped at your spouse or child this morning. Even if…

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You are not alone

Hearing about the death of Robin Williams was shocking. Many people, including myself, have been deeply moved by the fact that he took his own life. How could someone who brought so much laughter to the world be in so much pain? It’s natural to ask this, but it is not honoring to ponder about…

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Got someone under your skin?

People upset us. We get hurt. We get pissed off. We feel betrayed or rejected.  These things are part of the human experience. But allowing any kind of upset to continue to live inside of us does not have to be part of our experience.  People do what they do but we are responsible for…

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