Dear friend,

The phrase "it's all in my head" captures my day-to-day experience amazingly well. If you can relate, the simple exercise in my latest blog post could be an eye-opener.

And if you're already starting to worry that the summer is slipping away, I feel your pain. I have a slight tendency to get ahead of myself, so late July often feels like the beginning of the end. Here's one saving grace: August is a long month, and the time seems to stretch out more than I expect. I hope that the same is true for you. If that pre-fall stress continues to creep in, you may want to check out my guide to managing stress by shifting your self-talk. 

Thanks, as always, for inviting me into your inbox. I know it can get pretty crowded in here. :)

Take good care, 

Leading Life: Story problems

Welcome back to the Leading Life series! Leadership roles, like so many things in our lives, can become all consuming and overwhelming. I’ve spoken before about the strong link between the stories we tell ourselves and the emotions we experience, and I continue to become more and more aware of the power of this connection.

My mind’s ability to jump to conclusions is remarkable. In the past 2 days alone...