emotions

July 9, 2012

H.A.L.T. Your Loneliness #1

Listen on iTunes Don’t have iTunes? Listen here.  Used in self-help programs all over the world, the H.A.L.T. process is a good method for self-care. In […]
August 15, 2012

Stuck When They Don’t Change?

“What did you do today?” – Rita to Phil “Oh, same ole, same ole.” – Phil to Rita — Groundhog Day (1993) By Michael Anne Conley, […]
September 4, 2012

Awesome conversation with Sam Crowley!

Master coach, speaker, and podcaster Sam Crowley interviewed me on his show earlier this week.  Sam is a terrific teacher and master at motivation. Check out […]
September 13, 2012

What To Do With Debbie Downer?

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change, the realist adjusts the sails. ~ William Arthur Ward The other day I was […]
October 8, 2012

Meth Protection

Listen on iTunes Methamphetamine use doesn’t just impact the addict – You can actually suffer whether you personally know a meth addict or not. Host Michael […]
November 6, 2012

Women Healing Women: Is This Your Time for the Power of Group?

When women bond together in a community in such a way that ‘sisterhood’ is created, it gives them an accepting and intimate forum to tell their […]
November 18, 2012

How does the child in you experience this message?

This morning, I came across a reminder of the deep connection between public policy and personal life, which is the focus of this blog. I invite […]
December 15, 2012

Eight Steps for Surviving the Holidays with Sanity

It comes up every year. Whether it’s in sessions with clients, comments from students, or conversations at social gatherings. “There’s so much to do, I can’t […]
January 15, 2013

Want to Change a Habit? Start With Kindness

A year ago I was standing in line at the grocery store, when I saw the cover of a well-known national magazine with letters so large […]