It can be daunting when you’re dating as an older woman in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. You’ve found yourself newly single, for whatever reason, but dating has probably changed a LOT since you last did it. Online dating seems terrifying, the dating pool appears to have run bone dry, and you’re much more…
Whoever coined the phrase “it’s the thought that counts” was likely trying to make themselves feel better about disappointing someone due to a half-hearted attempt or one simply not taken at all. Nobody ever meant it when they let us off the hook by saying it’s the thought that counts when we didn’t make that…
By Ashley Stahl, Originally Published in Forbes I view job hunting as an exciting experience full of opportunity. This is not the common viewpoint, but if you are on the job hunt it should become yours. As a business and career coach, I have worked with many clients who view seeking a job and the…
The 2022 Winter Olympics are upon us! As the Olympics start today, I thought it would be fitting to have an Olympic themed post. As part of my book writing journey, I was fortunate enough to take part in a conversation with the most decorated US Winter Olympian in history: Apolo Ohno. This was definitely…
The meaning of “enough” can be unique for everybody. For some it is the bare minimum and for others it can be a great deal. The literal meaning of the word enough is “occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations.” Enough can satisfy people in different ways. …
In my last blog post, I shared my thoughts on how young people today have become disabled by their inability to cope. In fact, they can become insecure adults who are then unable to honor commitments and take responsibility. As a parent, you are not helpless. There are many ways you can help your child…
With media, social media, and technology echoing in a self-absorbed and immature generation, why are so many young adults insecure? Watching college and university students becoming overwhelmed and paralyzed by the results of an election, you might question what is missing in their development. Safe spaces, safety pins indicating safe people, playdough and puppy dogs…
A few years ago I had thyroid cancer, which metastasized to my lymph nodes. I’m in remission now, but I had bad joint pain and felt depressed. I’d eat chocolate and cookies for comfort. I had low self-confidence because I’ve had a speech impediment my whole life. I stutter, and talking to new people is…
How are you feeling? COVID-19 is causing people to feel nervous, furious, terrified, frustrated, and depressed since it is upending their usual lives. All of these sensations are natural during a pandemic, according to mental health professionals. In addition to prolonged isolation, financial insecurity and anxieties about the coronavirus causing an increase in mental health…
What do we do after we are dumped? Most of us hit the local supermarket for a gallon or two of double-chocolate fudge ice cream and tuck ourselves into the couch for a week or two and watch reruns of Downtown Abby. I still have the chocolate stains on my sofa cushion. It always hurts,…
