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That’s right…it’s National Potato Day. (And hey - at least it’s not another photo of underwear. Remember those from a few weeks ago? LOL.) You’d think my first thought would be Tater Tots, right? [in my best Homer Simpson voice] Mmmmmm…Tater Tots… But alas, no. My first thought? “Couch potato.” Why? Honestly, it’s because I can be one. Not all the time, but a bit more often than I care to admit. Here's the thing... In a recent email, we explored the difference between stilln

So, you're looking at this photo today and thinking that maybe I've lost my mind . Maybe. LOL. So why this photo? Because it's National Underwear Day and I found this photo that made me laugh out loud so I posted it on Facebook to give everyone a good chuckle. But then I got to thinking about this photo and it reminded me of the phrase "Put on your Big Girl Panties!" And then I realized something else... I say to myself quite often, "Just put on your Big Girl Panties and get

It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently. - Tony Robbins So, are you a consistency-is-the-key-to-success kind of person? Or more a fly-by-the-seat-of your-pants type? Me? In a many areas of my life and business I've been the fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of gal. A perfect example: blog posts. For years, I've mostly "pantsed" it with my blog posts. When I was inspired...I wrote. When I wasn't...I didn't it. So my communicatio

Last week I was dealing with the quiet aftermath of my "Down Day." And now, here I am, feeling the subtle pull toward a re-set. How about you? Are you feeling the need for a re-set? Not because everything is falling apart, but because maybe you, too, had a Down Day recently or you're just feeling a bit...off. Out of alignment. A little too busy, a little too noisy, or just not quite you anymore. Here's the thing about re-sets: They don’t have to be super dramatic. Really

So…since I’m a life coach who works with others to define and live their dreams, you’d think that I have it all together. Right? Here’s the thing…coaches struggle sometimes, too. For me that was yesterday. I had what I tell my husband is a “Down Day.” A Down Day is a day where - for reasons I still cannot entirely make sense of after many years - I can’t get myself moving… At all. Can’t accomplish anything. Feel like my body is made of lead. My thoughts return to old negative

The technician—a lovely woman named Sherry—helps me step onto the box and position my foot for the X-ray. It’s awkward, and I’m a little nervous. But Sherry clearly knows exactly what she’s doing, and I feel myself begin to relax. It’s the first time I’ve put my full weight on my foot since January 2nd. Ouch. Twenty minutes later, in another room, the PA—another very lovely woman, Olivia—is gently poking and prodding my foot and ankle. She tells me my X-rays look great,

What fresh Hell is this? - Dorothy Parker A little piece of advice... If you happen to be in the Boston MFA on a late Friday afternoon walking down the short flight of steps between the Art of the Americas galleries and the Impressionist galleries: Pay attention to your feet. And to the steps. I sure didn't and look where it got me... Yep. That's right. Broken ankle (aka...an "acute comminuted intra-articular spiral fracture of the distal fibula") Torn ligament. Impending su

So, here’s the thing… This is now my fourth draft of this end-of-year message to you. Why so many drafts? Because as a coach and SoulCollage® facilitator, a big part of me wants to wrap up the year in a huge, beautiful package for you —full of wisdom, joy, and good words. But as Jennifer… as just me … the truth is that 2025 has been a really hard year personally. And I’ve felt more than a little phony trying to sum it up as if it’s been “just another year.” Please don’t get m

[originally written 11.26.25] I thought everyone had cole slaw at Thanksgiving. I really did. It was always on our Thanksgiving table. Turns out my mom started the cole slaw tradition because she was not a fan of most of the traditional holiday side dishes. She didn't like the mushy-ness of Thanksgiving food. So she added cole slaw to have something crunchy and fresh. But I didn't know that. So, come my first year in Rhode Island with my new husband's family I make cole slaw

[originally written September 8, 2025] So, this morning I'm laying on the exam table staring at the ceiling while the ultrasound technician gets ready to do her thing. Since the last time I was here a year ago someone either painted or put up a photo (can't tell because I'm not wearing my glasses) of brightly colored tulips on the ceiling tile right above the head of the table. Nice. Something pleasant to look at while I get my annual ultrasound. And, no, I'm not pregnan

Grab life by the handlebars! - Unknown Confession time... I've always kind of lived small. Not taking a lot of chances. Just doing what...

It's a hard morning in the Watson household. My kiddo has been sick for a few days and, despite the fact that she is feeling better,...

Tuesday, 5:00AM [alarm rings] 5:22AM [drag myself out of bed] 5:35AM [put on workout clothes] 5:42AM [drive to I Love KickBoxing]...

Photo for cuteness (Beetle and me.) So, earlier today three people unsubscribed from my mailing list. My heart sinks a little bit. Not...

Today I'm home with a sick kiddo. She is stretched out on the couch alternately dozing and binge watching "The Loud House." I'm...

"Butterfly: Transformation; Rebirth; Vibrancy; Reincarnation; Colorfulness "It's very possible to go through major changes calmly and...

Just as a monkey swinging through the trees grabs one branch and lets it go to seize another, so too, that which is called thought, mind...

So, I've had "write new blog post" on my to-do list for a while. Aaannnddd I've been ignoring it. I haven't been able to face it. "Why?"...

This is what starting again looks like. For me at least. A lot of people use their computers when generating big lists of goals, tasks...

The energies of liminal space, of transition, of the time in between are energies like uncertainty, lack of clarity, fear of the unknown...