Happiness is the starting point not the reward. If someone asked you whether or not you are happy, how would you respond? Would you have to think about it or qualify your answer? If so, you’ re in good company. Reportedly, only 14% of the US population is...
Listen to the need before you offer help. If you take pride in being strong and independent, asking for help is especially hard. Revealing the cracks in your armor as one of my startup colleague recently commented takes courage. Many people only share the positive...
Authenticity helps cultivate more joy and happiness. Several startup founders that I mentor are working on mental health solutions. I was talking with one of the founders about reconciling authentic versus aspirational self when a member of the group asked us...
An equal society benefits both men and women. I am reading The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates about gender equality. Gender inequality continues to be a global issue with women in developing countries just starting the equality journey and women in developed...
Tips to find love and to keep your love alive. Love is something that I’ve been thinking about due to the number of “heart opening” classes that I’ve been teaching in the last few weeks. In Pilates, we don’t generally think about heart opening or chakras. How Pilates...
Assess your year now for the nuggets of wisdom. Needless to say, it was a rough year. Even so, you likely gained some pearls of wisdom that will serve you well in future years. Take some time to reflect as you wrap up the year and do your planning. In case you’re...
