Common Obstacles to Achieving Goals
"Life coaching is founded on the premise that your past need not equate to the future." -- Curly Martin, author of The Life Coaching Handbook When I went through my Life Coach training, we were taught how to identify and remove obstacles that are keeping our clients...
Life’s True Luxuries
What does luxury mean to you? To me luxury isn’t about dripping in diamonds and designers purses. It’s the freedom to enjoy the life I want to create in my own time and in my own way. Here are some examples of what I think are life's true luxuries. Living in a...
French Riviera Style
A few years ago I was offered the opportunity to go to Nice and Monaco on a trip to learn how to make perfume. I jumped at the chance. But unfortunately the group trip fell through and we never made the journey. I did a lot of research on the south of France and I...
A New Perspective
This is a story about beets, wine, youth, a new perspective, and being grateful. I was reminded recently that Americans have a very limited view of the world. I'm not talking politics or global affairs. I'm talking living life, what we eat, and how we see things. I...
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La Dolce Vita Gift Guide Inspired by Italian Lifestyle
Give the gift of the sweet life with these La Dolce Vita-inspired presents. If you follow my lifestyle suggestions outlined in the La Dolce Vita Files, you know that the Mediterranean lifestyle touches on all aspects of your life. From healthy eating, entertaining,...
Gift Ideas for Entrepreneurs
We all know that special person in our lives who is on track to making it big. Perhaps you’re that person. Maybe it’s your daughter, son, or best friend. As an entrepreneur I've discovered several items and tools that make my working life easier and more pleasant....
Faux Fur Gift Ideas
Looking for an elegant yet practical gift for someone in your life? Fur will keep them warm and cozy. Faux fur allows you to provide warmth and luxury without the guilt. This list contains wearable items to keep you or your loved ones in stylish comfort. There are...
Stocking Stuffers – Little Gifts With Big Impact
When I was growing up, after we opened our gifts on Christmas morning, we then looked inside our stockings. My parents always filled our stockings with essentials, like socks and lip balm. And I always got Pez, which was my favorite candy at the time. I still love...
You Are Worth It
"Because I'm worth it" is not just an advertising slogan for the L’Oreal Group, it has become my battle cry and a way of life. Written in the 1970s when women’s rights supporters were blazing new trails, the phrase has stood the test of time and is especially needed...
Mediterranean Diet: You’re Doing It Wrong
When I first started following a Mediterranean diet, I wasn't losing weight. I had to admit to myself, "If you think this is the Mediterranean Diet, you're doing it wrong." Then I discovered how to do it better. Countless studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet...
How To Create The Life You Desire
Are you living your best life? Or are you still dreaming about a life that better suits your wants and needs. When I work with clients, whether it be one-on-one or in a group coaching program, the first thing I have them do is think about the life they want to create....
Mediterranean Diet Meal Plans
A great way to stick to a Mediterranean diet is to plan your meals in advance. That way you won't get home from work late and have to wonder what to eat for dinner. I've been there. You get home, you're tired, and you resort to take-out, frozen pizza, scrambled eggs,...
Just the Juice of a Few Flowers
Allow me to introduce you to Sara and Gerald Murphy, a wealthy couple who befriended many interesting writers and artists of the twentieth century. I'm currently reading a fascinating biography of the Murphys titled, Everybody Was So Young: Gerald and Sara Murphy: A...
How To Be Elegant in Summer
In the hot and humid weather, it can be difficult to maintain an elegant look throughout the day. I'm the type of person who really feels the heat. I can't be in the sunshine for too long or I start to melt. I have naturally wavy/curly hair that frizzes up immediately...