Humankind’s Greatest Untapped Resource
“Women’s strength, women’s industry, women’s wisdom are humankind’s greatest untapped resource.” – Executive Director of UN Women, Michelle Bachelet I love that quote. She’s talking about you, by the way. Not your neighbor, your favorite author or someone you see on TV. Yes, other women are important, too. They’re living out the lives they were…
Read MoreDealing With Insecurity
Have you ever had those moments when you feel like you’re about to lose it? Like nothing is going well, you’re not sure what to do next and you can’t see a way out? Oh those moments of insecurity. Not fun. And the worst part? Insecurity is just flat-out dangerous. Insecure people are dangerous to…
Read MoreIt’s Never About the “Stuff”
So, you know when you’re going about life, chasing what you love, striving for what you want…and then, you realize you don’t really have that passion for what you’ve acquired? ‘Cause you know, that’s fun. Not. That house you wanted? Now it’s a pain, it’s not exactly what you really wanted, you wish it was…
Read MoreFacing the “Don’t Wanna”
Ah Monday mornings…that beautiful time when we declare our goals for the week, we create and imagine, we give over to our higher selves and say, “I can do this! Today’s the day!” And then 10:00am hits. Well ok ok, maybe it’s noon. But at some point, we just “don’t wanna”. Listen, the truth is,…
Read MoreGiving 100% vs Being Perfect
The need to feel perfect has done a lot of damage to relationships and it’s a serious dream killer.
Read MoreThose Small Moments
OK, I have a confession. I am so happy to start a new week! Last week was a little bit too hectic, with too much to do and too many demands. I know you know what I’m talking about. It’s August for cryin’ out loud. It’s supposed to be filled with the lazy days of…
Read MoreWait, It’s Not Luck?
Have you ever noticed that we’re given exactly what we need, right when we need it? Sometimes it can even feel annoying. But when I decide to put on my big girl pants and really look at the gifts I’ve been given, and the messages being handed to me, I know that what’s in front…
Read MoreLessons From McFarland, USA
I love a feel-good Disney movie. No really, I do. And this weekend, as we were all relaxing in our house and nursing some small colds that have made their way into my children’s noses, my husband turned on McFarland, USA. Just in case you haven’t seen it, a short recap is that Coach White…
Read MoreTrusting Those Spidey Senses
About a year ago, my intuition told me something. I found myself in a situation where I was not only really uncomfortable, but I knew that I was in the wrong place. My intentions were being thwarted, and worst of all, my natural abilities, inclinations and talents were being treated disrespectfully. I remember thinking, “OK.…
Read MoreHow’s That Skinbag?
“Nope, no sugar. I haven’t had any sugar for over two weeks now! I know, it’s great. And Sarah hasn’t either!” This was a conversation I overheard my mom having with her mom when I was eight years old. My mom was always on one diet or another. And her mom was too, along with…
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