Life Balance Blog

Stop Trying To Control It All

How many times have you said or thought the words “Just let me do it”? One of the most challenging things for a strong woman who strives to have things a certain way in her life is that she’s also...

To the mom terrified of homeschooling her kids (Coronavirus Pandemic)

Due to the current Corona crisis, everyone is stuck at home. Kids can’t go to school, so Parents have been forced into homeschooling. I’m a homeschool mom, but don’t write me off as not understanding your situation. Although I’ve homeschooled...

Finding strength in uncertain times (Coronavirus Pandemic)

  Most of us have someone that looks up to us. Whether it is a child, a relative, someone we manage or an employee. We women are leaders. I did a podcast about recognizing our place as leaders, you can...

It’s the things you don’t say that damage your relationship

The things we don’t say in relationships are the things that get us in the most trouble. Common knowledge is that it’s the words that slip out of our mouths that get us into the biggest trouble.  But I’m flipping...

Strong Woman Myths

Strong Woman Myths My mother was a stay at home mom. She loved her work. She felt very passionate about her role as a mom. But she came from a time when the lines were more impenetrable between stay at...

When You Feel Insecure In Your Relationship

You would think that after you have been married, your insecurity about your relationship should dissipate. That the longer you stay together, it should resolve itself. Unfortunately, I have not seen this to be the case. Granted, I know that...

To The Woman In A Difficult Relationship

‘I think I’ll marry a difficult guy and have a difficult relationship…’ said no one ever. And yet, several women in my practice, my friends, and acquaintances find themselves in difficult relationships.  There’s this book by Mira Kirshenbaum- "Too Good...

Setting an intention for your relationship this year

Most people set goals or resolutions every year. They’re usually personal. Not as many set an intention or goal specifically about their relationship. Whether you’re in a difficult relationship, or you’re in a great relationship in a difficult spot, every...

How to forgive yourself for the dumb things you did this past decade

As we enter this new year, I reflect on cherished memories of all the wonderful decisions, opportunities and experiences this decade held for me. I encourage you to do the same. But I can’t help but remember some of the...

How Not To Be Bitter

I recently had a client who’s in a very difficult relationship. “He made me the angry, bitter woman that no one can stand,” she said. And it’s true. She is kind of bitter. So how can you avoid becoming this...