Maintaining Boundaries
Summertime means vacations for many women. Do you tend to be ‘the planner’ in your household? That role has been one I fall easily into as organizing and getting details together to make things happen is a strength of mind. Our strengths also have their ‘weak’...
Do You Wish You Had More ‘Me Time’?
This week I took a pause when I saw a post by neuroscientist, Dr. Lisa Masconi, showing that across all countries studied, women continue to have much less ‘leisure’ time than men. She labelled this as ‘Me Time.’ I know from working with women for over two decades in...
Wisdom Gained From Relationship
Wisdom comes with learning from experiences over time. Wisdom helps to change and shape our beliefs…if we let it. Fear and protection also shape our beliefs and can be louder, more forceful than wisdom, which is why we tend to make mistakes more than once. When it...Beware Of The Caregiver Mindset
A big red flag goes up when I teach someone a tool or technique and they immediately say, “My _____ would really like this. I can’t wait to show them.” This is part of the Caregiver Mindset. You’re probably thinking, “Twyla, caregiving is a positive thing. What’s...Is It Really Selfish to Take Care of Yourself?
I’ve been hearing a lot lately, “but isn’t that being selfish?” Typically this comes from a woman. Women, historically, are taught to be a “good girl,” “good wife,” “good mother.” This typically means that everyone comes before you. And if a woman says, “No,” then...
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