What Is An Auntie? Is it Different From An Aunt? Do you have an Auntie? I hope so because everybody deserves to have someone in their lives who will encourage, support and think they are wonderful. Many people have asked me about my title of Auntie Artichoke. Whose aunt am I? Do I have many […]
Self Growth & Empowerment
3 Ways Women Give Away Their Power
3 Ways Women Give Away Their Power What is power anyway? How does one get it and how does one give it away? What three words come to mind when I say power? Is it control? Is it domination? Is energy, as in turning on the electrical power? By focusing on control or domination, we […]
Empathy, Sympathy; Emotions and Understanding for Others
Empathy, Emotions and Understanding for Other People When we have empathy, we understand that other people are emotional beings and their emotions are affected by every experience in life. We also understand that while we may have had similar experiences, we really have no idea exactly how they feel. Empathy is much different from sympathy. […]
Encouragement, Praise and Empowerment
Encouragement, Praise and Empowerment There is a big difference between praise and encouragement. Many parents, employers and mentors do not know what to say that will motivate and empower others. As a parent educator and family coach for over 25 years, I have seen and experienced this confusion in my own life and the lives […]
Some Will Like You, Some Will Hate You Even If You Are A People Pleaser
We all want people to love and approve of us. We hunger to be connected to friends and family. Many people become “people pleasers” trying to be accepted by others in their lives. As a parent educator and family coach I have seen children who want approval so much that they will comply with the […]
Sounding Board and MasterMind
Sounding Board and Master Mind. I can literally mark the day my income started climbing and my mind shifted to a new level. It was when I joined a master mind of successful people. You do not bring problems or whine about situations to the group, but instead ask for insight and guidance. The idea […]
Set An Intention To Move Forward
Set An Intention To Move Forward The fact that you are reading this book or article tells me that you want to move forward in life. You have already set that intention when you picked it up and started reading. Without verbalizing it, you may have subconsciously thought “I want to do more, be more, […]
