How was your weekend? Did you get a chance to rest, connect or was it crazy and hectic? I often feel like when I look at the way I spend my time off it is a reflection of the way I am living my life and the interaction I am having with the world around me. It all gets magnified. As everyone here in the US was celebrating Memorial Day weekend, I (together with the rest of the Jewish world) was celebrating the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, this holiday celebrates Moses coming down from the mountain with the 10 commandments….
What Do You Tell Yourself? What Do You Tell Your Daughter?
When I was a young girl, nothing annoyed me more than being told I could not do something because I was a girl. I remember, as if it was yesterday,that after giving my Bat Mitzvah speech, my aunt came up to me and said “ You spoke so beautifully and intelligently, just like a boy.” I was furious. To me, this was not a compliment! I now know that she meant well and, to her, this was a genuine compliment and expression of love. In the last couple of years, we have seen more and more ad campaigns attempting to…
Are You Having Trouble Saying The Right Thing?
How are you feeling about your daughter today? Was today a good day? Was today one of those days when she woke up full of optimism and creative ideas? Maybe she was incredibly thoughtful and sensitive? Or maybe today was one of those days where she feels like the world is about to fall apart… it could be because of what you would consider a real problem, or maybe you are thinking to yourself right now- why does she not get this is NOT a big deal and by tomorrow it will all be over with. If she is having…
How to Teach your Daughter to Support Others Experiencing Loss Dealing With Loss – Part 3
In the last part of this series, I would like to talk about how we can teach our daughters to support others who are dealing with loss. In the Jewish tradition there is something called “shiva,” which is a seven day mourning period that follows the death of a close relative. During those days, those in mourning will stay at home and are not allowed to do anything. All of their needs are taken care of by others in the community, and their only responsibility is to mourn the loss of their loved one. It is customary to come and…
The Olympics, Commitment and Your Daughter
I LOVE watching the Olympics. I will admit it may be a bit of an addiction. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t watch them. This year is especially exciting for me. In Israel the winter Olympics are only partially covered since it is the Middle East, and we don’t really do snow. So this year in the Big Apple I get to watch all kinds of sports I never even knew existed. Inspired by both the Olympics and my business coach, who constantly talks about the connection between sports and mindset, I started a new exercise routine. As…