by AnnSheybani | Apr 15, 2013 | adventure, coaching, desire, expectations, nice girl complex
I’m going to say something that scares the crap out of me. Something that could draw the evil eye and smote me like Lot, the dude that turned to salt: I can’t believe that this is my life. Ten years ago, I could never have imagined the deal I’ve got going on today....
by AnnSheybani | Feb 17, 2013 | adventure, Anne Batterson, coaching, identity, limiting beliefs, mountain climbing, self-image
Lately I’ve started noticing this nasty habit we women have of downplaying our magnificence. It seems that after years of living with ourselves, of taking our talents, gifts, and accomplishments for granted, we have no idea what separates us from the herd. My friend...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 7, 2013 | adventure, alpha chick, Authenticity, Confidence, dating, exotic cultures, Gala Darling, Honesty, people pleasing, personality disorder, role model, running, self-image, Ted Talk
Walt and I went to see the movie Silver Linings Playbook about a guy who moves back in with his parents after 8 months in the loony bin. I know. It sounds totally depressing. (The moving back in with your parents part, which I’ve done, not the loony bin...
by AnnSheybani | Nov 20, 2012 | adventure, Alexandra Fuller, Anne Lamott, Anthony Bourdain, Bill Bryson, books, David Sedaris, Eric Newby, Funny books, Happy Place, Mary Roach, mountain climbing, Tina Fey
Well, the holidays are upon us. I just realized this as Walt and I made our way through the grocery store this weekend. I couldn’t figure out what the deal was with all the turkeys, and the raw cranberries, and the bottles of gravy clogging up the aisles. My...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 20, 2012 | adventure, climbing lessons, goals, mountain climbing, Patrick Kral, risk, Special Olympics, Walt Hampton
Walt and I just got back from guiding the first ever Special Olympian, up Mt. Rainier in Washington State. Believe me. This was an incredible challenge. We’re talking serious altitude, dangerous crevasses, steep slopes, and the need for technical skills....
by AnnSheybani | Mar 21, 2012 | adventure, aging, alpha chick, attachment, Authenticity, choosing a mate, Codependency, Confidence, connection, dating, divorce, expectations, extreem dependency, Flo Stahl, goals, growing up, husband, identity, Interview, life transitions, limiting beliefs, marriage, parenting, reinvention, self-image, Starting Over, The Law of Attraction, voice
Some people are late bloomers. Take Flo Stahl, for instance. She didn’t begin to value herself until the ripe old age of 65. Now a vibrant, sexy 80-year-old, Flo is grateful for the opportunity to have evolved. Twice married, twice divorced, Flo gives herself a D+...
