Six Ways You Can Thrive in Life’s Uncertainty

In today’s world, there is so much uncertainty. If you don’t believe me, just watch the news. Life is full of twists and turns that we don’t even see coming. Still, I’ve always said that life is a journey. And through the years, I’ve come to realize that the unknown isn’t a scary monster. It’s […]

The Need For Thanks and Giving All Year Long

Here we are, the week after Thanksgiving, and I still find myself in the attitude of giving thanks. Honestly, I think that’s how it should be. We can all benefit from an attitude of gratitude. If we’re doing it right, gratitude is something that can stay in our minds and hearts long after Thanksgiving day […]

The Joy of Giving Grace and Gratitude This Holiday Season

It is interesting to me that both grace and gratitude come from the same Latin word gratus, which means pleasing, acceptable, agreeable, and thankful. Last January, I posted that grace was my word of the year. And I am constantly talking about the importance of daily gratitude. So, imagine my surprise when I learned that […]

Freedom of Speech: What It Is and What It’s Not

Freedom of speech was one of the first rights added to the US Constitution. As a matter of fact, there were some who wouldn’t even sign the Constitution without a Bill of Rights. I am so grateful for the freedom of speech. As Americans, we are very fortunate to live in a country where we […]

How To Control Stress Without Letting It Control You

It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do—stress is something we all deal with on a regular basis. I would even venture to say that stress is a daily occurrence in our lives. Even when things are going really well, there’s still something we might be struggling with and stressing about. So, what […]

Kindness Matters Now More Than Ever

No matter who you are or what you do, your kindness matters. When I see good people doing kind things, it reminds me that there’s still good in the world. One small act of kindness can make all the difference. The other day, I was in the Detroit airport, returning home from a speaking engagement. […]

Break Free From the Labels and Believe in Yourself

Labels are everywhere. We use them on ourselves and on others. But the truth is labels can be very damaging to our ability to believe in ourselves. They are often limiting and stop us from living our best life. We need to stop letting labels define us. One of the biggest problems with labels is […]

My Honest Thoughts as a Jew on the War in Israel

Even without a war in Israel, there’s never been an easy time to be Jewish. Looking back in history and thinking about the Holocaust, it’s amazing that Jews, as a people, were able to survive and rebuild. We always use the term “Never Forget” because, over such a short timeframe, Jews went from living their […]

Here’s What To Do When You’re Feeling Overextended

In today’s busy, overbooked, and often chaotic world, how often do you feel like you’ve overextended yourself? For me, it’s often. And to be honest, I feel like that’s what I’m doing right now. I have so many projects that I’m working on, and I definitely feel overextended. It’s not because I don’t know how […]

It’s Time To Overcome Your Self-Doubt

If we were sitting in a room right now, how many of you would raise your hand if I asked you if you struggled with self-doubt? Research shows that over 85% of people suffer from self-doubt. But in actuality, it’s probably more like 100% of people struggle with self-doubt. We may not struggle all the […]