At the last National Speakers Association conference, the group I was working with during one of the breakout sessions questioned why I spend so much money on my team. Surely I could earn a...
No, You’re Not “Being Selfish!”
“I hope I don’t become president of the PTA tonight.” These were the words of my friend last week. She didn’t know if she even wanted to be president, but she was strongly considering...
What you look for, you find
I’m so excited that my 15-year old daughter, Josie, will get her driver’s license in five days. I’m definitely ready to move beyond the “mom Uber stage!” Since learning to drive, Josie has...
How my mom continues to teach me about Stillness, even now
When the Thoughtfully Fit book was published last year, I gave the first two copies to my parents. My publisher had mailed me a box of books one month before the official release date. I...
What My Last-minute Decision To Do A Cyclocross Race Taught Me About Endurance
On a whim, I decided last fall that I’d compete in a cyclocross race. For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s a bit like racing through an obstacle course on a bike. To say this...
How my mom continues to teach me about Stillness, even now
When the Thoughtfully Fit book was published last year, I gave the first two copies to my parents. My publisher had mailed me a box of books one month before the official release date. I remember...
What jeering sports fans can teach you about your inner trash talk
Have you ever engaged in trash talk? Don’t tell me you haven’t! I’ve seen you at football games shouting at the other team. You’re going down! You don’t even know how to throw the ball! Sure,...
A Thoughtful Year: Our Team Intentions for 2022
Author Jack Kornfield once wrote that “intention is the seed that creates our future.” Those of you who’ve followed my journey for a while will know that I set an annual intention every year....
How did I do with my intention to be playful in 2021?
Long-time friends of DLCC will know that I set a specific intention for every new year. It’s a practice I first began in 2013, when I started my business. Setting an annual intention gives me...
Top 6 Thoughtfully Fit Thursdays of 2021
Happy New Year! Every year around this time, we have an annual team retreat where we reflect on what went well last year, what could’ve gone better, and what our goals are for the year ahead....
The Top Six Blogs of 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s helpful to reflect on the year that has passed: the good, the bad, the ugly – and the lessons learned. Those of you who’ve followed my journey for a while know...
What marathon training can teach you about your career
I collapsed in a heap, panting. After 26.2 miles, I had finally done it. I finished the 1998 San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon! I felt a mixture of euphoria, exhaustion, pride and pain. To say...