Harvest Your Wins: Reflecting on Growth Before Year-End

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, October feels like a natural invitation to pause and reflect. There is something about this season, with its golden light, the scent of the earth and leaves and gentle winding down, that calls us to take stock of what we have planted, tended, and […]

Honoring Legacy, Living Purpose: Reflections from the FOC 20th Anniversary Convening

Some moments in our professional journey catch us by surprise. They remind us of the power of community, the importance of legacy, and the impact of walking in our purpose. And some moments remind us why we do what we do, connecting the threads of our work, our relationships, and our purpose. For me, one […]

Chapter 48: Embracing Growth, Gratitude, and New Possibilities

The weeks since my birthday on October 28 have been a meaningful period of reflection. As I have turned the page on Chapter 47 and stepped into Chapter 48, I’ve been thinking deeply about the lessons of the past year—how they’ve shaped me and prepared me for the growth and possibilities ahead. Posting this on […]

The Transformative Power of Gratitude & Self-Care

Let’s start with gratitude, shall we? Now, I know what you’re thinking – “Thanks for reminding me to be grateful, Captain Obvious.” But hear me out, because this isn’t your run-of-the-mill gratitude spiel. Gratitude and Psychology: Unlocking the Science of Happiness Three decades ago, Martin Seligman and his colleagues launched the groundbreaking field of “Positive […]

From Pen to Purpose: A Year of Personal Growth Through Blogging

The Journey Begins Looking back on this past year with the Flourishing Fiercely blog, it’s like witnessing a beautiful transformation. It’s been a journey of shared growth, learning, and community-building that unfolded in ways I couldn’t have predicted. Remember that first post I hit “publish” on, back on National “I am in Control” Day? My […]

The Healing Power of Gratitude

Welcome back to the blog and welcome to November! With Thanksgiving as the next big holiday coming up–and November being National Gratitude Month–I’ve found myself thinking about gratitude this week, and how gratitude and some of the elements that related to it (like forgiveness) can have powerful benefits for your mental and physical health. I […]

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