These days, I see and hear of more people who feel the weight of troubled hearts and worried minds, rather than the happiness that usually exudes from hearts around this time of year. Today’s emotional, psychological & physical climates are the cause of much suffering that has transpired this year, and also of the uncertainty…
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How to Say Goodbye to the Things You Have to, In Order to Ensure a Better & More Successful New Year
We have all had our fair share of the challenges of this past year, and unless you happen to be one of the few who...
How to Maintain a Grateful and Hopeful Heart
These days, I see and hear of more people who feel the weight of troubled hearts and worried minds, rather than the happiness that usually...
Holiday Guide for Important Self-Care & Successful Planning!
It’s hard to believe that it is November… it’s hard to fathom that it is Fall… and it’s unbelievable that the holidays are almost upon...
Why My Favorite Color is So Important This Month
I was 14 years old when I first discovered a small, hard lump in my right breast. I remember it felt like a small ping...
When and How to Be a Little Selfish
One thing I know for sure is that you cannot please all of the people all of the time. Trust me, I have tried! As...
Now Is the Time to Stop Apologizing!
In my career, I have spent a great deal of time listening to other people. Whether coaching towards self-improvement or working to develop better performance...
How to Use Your Gift of Perspective
The gift of perspective is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? The question is why don’t we use this gift to keep a positive mindset and...
I’m So Sorry You’re a Girl…
A Story of Strength and Resilience… I will never forget those words that my mother uttered to me one day when I was little “I’m...
Self Care Tips When You Are Stressed
I am pretty excited today to share this post with you, as I embarked on a new venture this past week. What you will find...
Holiday Guide for Important Self-Care & Successful Planning!
It’s hard to believe that it is November… it’s hard to fathom that it is Fall… and it’s unbelievable that the holidays are almost upon us! With that said, the hustle-and-bustle of the season has begun, and so does the hectic craziness that usually accompanies the festivities of this time of year. At this time,…
Why My Favorite Color is So Important This Month
I was 14 years old when I first discovered a small, hard lump in my right breast. I remember it felt like a small ping pong ball, and I was able to clearly feel it and push it around within my breast tissue. To this day, I am still baffled at it’s sudden appearance back…
When and How to Be a Little Selfish
One thing I know for sure is that you cannot please all of the people all of the time. Trust me, I have tried! As a working mom, wife, professional, daughter, sister, aunt, church member, neighbor, colleague, friend… there just isn’t enough of me to go around. As women, we usually have the best intentions,…
Now Is the Time to Stop Apologizing!
In my career, I have spent a great deal of time listening to other people. Whether coaching towards self-improvement or working to develop better performance outcomes; I have listened to others for countless hours, evaluated what they have said and analyzed their intentions. Through it all, I have learned quite a bit about people and…
How to Use Your Gift of Perspective
The gift of perspective is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? The question is why don’t we use this gift to keep a positive mindset and build strength in order to accomplish our goals. I know it may sound easier said than done, but it is worth the effort to focus on this and make it…
I’m So Sorry You’re a Girl…
A Story of Strength and Resilience… I will never forget those words that my mother uttered to me one day when I was little… “I’m so sorry you’re a girl.” I know what you’re thinking… what a cruel statement to make, right? Actually, her intention was not what you’re thinking it was. I do have…
Self Care Tips When You Are Stressed
I am pretty excited today to share this post with you, as I embarked on a new venture this past week. What you will find in the link below is an actual guest post of mine (a link to the article I wrote for a fellow blog site). Click on the link below to read…
Why I Had to Let Go After 40 Years…
I couldn’t believe it was over… and I wouldn’t have believed that it would have happened to me, but it did. Some of life’s twists and turns truly amaze me, and some just hurt to the core! I don’t really know the exact day or time that it happened, and to this day, I am…
A Spoiled Little Girl…
What a spoiled little girl I am… even in my 46 years of age. And I don’t mean in the material sense of the word. Although I have received gifts over the years and have a typical amount of worldly possessions, I am actually referring to something completely intangible… being spoiled with love. Love is…
