Posts by Whitney
Monday Tip: Don’t Ignore Red Flags
Monday Tip: Don’t Ignore Red Flags We’ve all done this. There’s something we want (a relationship, a job, a house, etc.) so we ignore the signs that tell us to “abort mission.” The house’s electrical is shot, there’s a bunch of termite damage and the roof leaks… but it’s a beautiful Victorian and has so…
Read MoreMonday Tip: Celebrate Your Wins
Monday Tip: Celebrate Your Wins Negativity bias is a psychological phenomenon where negative events are more impactful than positive ones. That means focusing on the negative isn’t totally your fault; it’s hardwired. This was helpful back in caveman/cavewoman days when you could be eaten by a sabertoothed tiger. Being on alert, and expecting the worst,…
Read MoreMonday Tip: Take One Step Forward
Monday Tip: Take One Step Forward Last week we talked about setting a goal, then letting go of how it needs to happen. When you’re narrowly focused, you can miss out on pretty amazing opportunities. But that doesn’t mean you sit back and do nothing. No, quite the opposite. To make something happen, you need…
Read MoreMonday Tip: Set a Goal Then Let It Go
Monday Tip: Set a Goal Then Let It Go I hope your 2023 is off to a good start. We all know this is the season for resolutions and goal-setting, but many end up falling apart by February. Why is that? Goals are important for moving you in the direction you want to go, but…
Read MoreMonday Tip: Fill Your Tank
Monday Tip: Fill Your Tank Often, when someone does something nice for us, we immediately want to reciprocate. If someone gives us a gift, we feel terrible if we don’t have something to give back. When they compliment us on our outfit, we look for something nice to say about them. If someone drives us…
Read MoreMonday Tip: Simply Say “Thank You”
Monday Tip: Simply Say “Thank You” Often, when someone does something nice for us, we immediately want to reciprocate. If someone gives us a gift, we feel terrible if we don’t have something to give back. When they compliment us on our outfit, we look for something nice to say about them. If someone drives…
Read MoreMonday Tip: Write a Letter to Your Honeybun
Monday Tip: Write a Letter to Your Honeybun Last week I talked about burying your fairy tale and choosing reality, so this week we’re not just going to focus on reality… we’re going to make it happen. I’ll start with a quick personal story: When I was dating, I used to pick apart the guys…
Read MoreMonday Tip: Bury Your Fairy Tale
Monday Tip: Bury Your Fairy Tale Fairy tales can be fun fantasies when we’re kids, but in adulthood they can be incredibly painful. How long have you waited for your knight in shining armor or your perfect princess to show up? Someone who will rescue you from your ho-hum life and tell you how amazing…
Read More#691 – Freedom from Attachment: The Sadness of a Healthy Relationship
#691 – Freedom from Attachment: The Sadness of a Healthy Relationship I see this happen a lot: someone finally gets into a healthy relationship after struggling with insecure attachment (through a lot of work on themselves, of course), and they miss the intensity. They watch a passionate love scene on TV or hear about their…
Read MoreMoving On to a Healthy and Thriving Life! with David Perry
#690 – Moving On to a Healthy and Thriving Life! with David Perry In this episode Tracy sits down with David Perry to discuss the secret to his meteoric success. Perry is currently the CEO of Carro, a new e-commerce partnership network used by over 30k Shopify Brands. Prior to Carro, Perry had established himself…
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