by Stephanie Benedetto | Jan 28, 2025 | Personal Development
I came across an article in The Guardian today announcing the release of four Israeli hostages in a prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. I don’t follow the news, especially war news, because thinking about the horrible things humans do to each other hurts my...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Jan 27, 2025 | Personal Development
What does it mean to “put yourself first?” The phrase is batted around in personal growth circles and worn like a badge of honor when a person declares they’ve done it. “I’m finally putting myself first!” I don’t think putting yourself first is what we think it is....
by Stephanie Benedetto | Jan 24, 2025 | Personal Development
In case you’ve gotten the impression that I never take anything seriously (ha!) and I’m all about fun and games (ho ho!) — I thought it was high time I give you a Practical Tool. (Finally, right?) Introducing… How to Make the Perfect Decision Every Time: A Matrix For...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Jan 24, 2025 | Personal Development
I attend pole dance classes 3-4 times each week, and then rent the studio for a few hours of solo practice. Since I don’t have a car here in Portugal, it’s a forty minute drive to the studio by Uber, and it takes 2-3 hours longer by train. Clearly, I’m committed. 😂...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Jan 22, 2025 | Personal Development
One of the people who’ll be joining us for the REFLECT program asked this question: “How do I stick with my plan when things get hairy?” I assume they weren’t referring to their depilatory needs (I have lots of experience with those, too! 🍯) but rather how to keep...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Jan 19, 2025 | Personal Development
Mary was two minutes late for our zoom call. Again. She arrived out of breath, chomping on the last of her Nutrigrain bar. “Sorry,” she exhaled. “There was traffic on the way back from the gym.” I don’t make a fuss about being two minutes late or five minutes. (It...
