Jerry Maguire stood disheveled and slightly desperate in his estranged wife, Dorothy’s living room. He crestfallenly set down his...

Welcome to my new mini blog series – “Life Lied to Me!”  In this series of essays, I will explore some of the promises I heard from...

Do you like to make people happy? I do!  I love to do nice things for people!  It makes me feel valuable and worthy.  I get pumped up...

“And they lived happily ever after.”  “He’s my soul mate.”  “She’s my dream come true.”  “I want the fairy tale.” Do you know how many...

Have you ever found yourself giving advice to a loved one, only to end up disappointed and frustrated because they didn’t listen to you? ...

Have you ever wondered why Oprah is so rich and successful?  Oprah Winfrey is known around the world as a thought leader and brilliant...

Do you ever fantasize about running into an ex and showing him or her how much happier, sexier, smarter and altogether amazing you are...

Hey, did you hear?  It’s flu season!  Lots of people in my community are getting the sniffles, and I have been getting notices from...

There is no phrase in the world I hate hearing more than, “I told you so.”  It’s awful!  It’s like nails on a chalkboard when I hear the...

“Do you like where you keep your checkbook?” I asked my husband as I idly stirred some pasta on the stove.  “I’m going to organize the...

Not too long ago, a friend of mine was preparing to go on maternity leave when a coworker asked her, “Are you looking forward to your...

“Go Ahead – Buy it! You Deserve it!” When is a splurge worth it? And when is a splurge just an unnecessary extravagance? I’m writing this...

I’ve spent a great deal of my life trying to be an interesting person. When I catch up with old friends or relatives I haven’t seen in a...

Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our 9th anniversary. Naturally, the occasion had me thinking about love. My husband (who I will...

Hi, I’m Carrie, and I’m an apology-holic. It’s one of the most evident downsides of not feeling good enough. I’m constantly apologizing,...