by AnnSheybani | Apr 21, 2012 | aging, Authenticity, cats, choosing a mate, Confidence, Courage, divorce, goals, growing up, Honesty, husband, identity, Interview, life transitions, marriage, parenting, reinvention, role model, Second Adulthood, Self-Esteem, Starting Over, voice
Rhoda Berman is 85 years old. She’s a vibrant, active, no-nonsense sort of woman who isn’t afraid to express her opinion. She knows her strengths and her weaknesses. She knows how to represent herself. “In order to get the best of me, I have to tell (people) the...
by AnnSheybani | Apr 11, 2012 | Boundaries, Chicken Back Syndrom, Confidence, connection, Courage, divorce, expectations, extreem dependency, identity, life transitions, limiting beliefs, mistakes, parenting, reinvention, risk, Self love
When did we women decide that everyone else should come first? Who proclaimed it our job to guarantee the pleasure of others and settle for whatever crumbs fell off their plates? I like to call this the Chicken Back Syndrome. Preparing a chicken dinner, encouraging...
by AnnSheybani | Mar 28, 2012 | Chicago Running Program, goals, identity, kedging, marathon, Runner's World, running, weight loss
Let’s start with the assumption that you’ve already learned how to run. If you haven’t, check out my video How To Start a Running Program. We’ll also assume that on a regular basis, say 4 or more times a week, you run anywhere from 3 to 6 miles. ...
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+...
by AnnSheybani | Mar 19, 2012 | Beth Janery, Faith, forgiveness, goals, grace, gratitude, Honesty, identity, love
This is a guest post from Beth Jannery, author of Simple Grace. Life is not to be endured. It is an opportunity to be of service, to enjoy, to grow and change and challenge ourselves. In life we have a choice: fill it with grace or stay in the negative. Recently, I...
by AnnSheybani | Mar 14, 2012 | Aconcagua, Argentina, climbing lessons, husband, identity, kedging, mountain climbing, route finding
The good, the bad, and the ugly. And clearly the smelly.
