Rejection hurts, but it can have a positive effect if you can remember that it is generally the other person or groups of people that have a problem. Therefore, consider your choices before you fall apart. Of course, at the time you are experiencing the sting of unacceptance, you will naturally experience unpleasant feelings; sadness, […]

I’m Always Learning As a woman over 50, I enrolled myself in a negotiation class. In life, we don’t always get what we desire and that’s inevitable. However, we have a far better chance of getting what we want, whether its receiving a raise or following our dreams if we have strong negotiation skills. At […]

When you harbor resentment and anger toward others, you hurt yourself. Why? In general, the other person isn’t thinking about you. On another front, when you harbor anger, it destroys feelings of joy. Negative feelings are in your daily existence. So, how can you ward off these unpleasant feelings? Forgiveness. Remember, sweet reader, “To err […]

What Does a Heart-to-Heart with Moxie mean? The Collins dictionary says, “A heart-to-heart is a conversation between two people, especially close friends, in which they talk freely about their innermost feelings or personal problems.” This definition strikes me as short-sighted because it doesn’t mention family heart-to-hearts and heart-to-hearts between spouses and partners. Therefore, I am […]

What kind of flower arrangement are you?  A while back I was reading an interview that Brigitte Macron, the French President’s wife, gave to a French magazine. In the article, she described herself as more than a “decorative vase of flowers.” And, of course, that is true. My immediate thought was how delightful and telling […]