Are you distracted? I just had this conversation with another working woman last week who says she's having trouble focusing on any given task because there are so many.  If you saw my schedule last week, you'll know that I also struggle--by my own design.  It's hardly ever choosing between a good and bad.  It' usually having to choose between a good and a good. OrAn OBLIGATION that's the interruption.  (more on that below) I think we all suffer from distractions at one ...

I first wrote this blog post smack in the middle of COVID.  Going through any hard time [physical or mental] comes back to these principles.  So if you're going through something right now and your stress levels are through the roof.....keep reading. I'm calling this Lessons Learning because I believe we are not over the hump yet and I think things might get worse before they get better. So I'm just sharing my thoughts as we go along these unchartered waters trying to navigate the ...

Happy Valentine's Day! How do you celebrate this Hallmark holiday? To be fair--we don't celebrate it at my house. We don't go out to dinner, we typically don't give each other cards or flowers. 💝 🌹 When we first got married, I remember being disappointed and thinking we must be in the minority. Just watch TV--leading up to February 14th. It looks like everyone is in love and showing it! The thing is....we should be showing it all year long. In little ways, with our words and actions, we ...

Are you still trying to motivate yourself toward your new years goals? When everyone else is coming out of the gate running on January1st I'm going to give you permission to slow down. The holidays can be exhausting. Between entertaining guests, traveling, cooking, continuing your daily to-dos like working you may be feeling depleted this month. Not to mention all the "holiday" foods we've allowed saying, "It's the holidays. I deserve this." It's too easy to get into the habit of having desert ...

What really matters when it comes to your new year's resolutions, intentions, and goals? It's not what you think! First, let me share the top three resolutions for the new year: Save more Money Exercise More Eat Healthier These three look very familiar and not surprisingly (2 out of 3) revolve around physical HEALTH. The sad fact is that by 17 January most people have let go of their resolutions. By February there's plenty of parking in that gym lot. If we want the best chance of ...

Are you the type of person that shouts your goals from the roof top or keeps it a secret just in case? Do you let everyone know that you're going for that big promotion? You're a shoo-in for it. Your resume is perfect. Your qualifications are perfect. There's literally NO reason that you shouldn't get hired. You've told everyone that's important to you (and some that aren't so important) how much it means to you. It's a complete sucker punch when you don't land the job. There's no reason why ...

At the twilight of life, we will be judged on love alone.~St. John of the Cross This season of Advent (the waiting and preparation before Christmas) has got me reflecting on the busyness of life but specifically this season. Does productivity and busyness makes us feel productive? This holiday season, I'm reminded of what really matters. There are times I can do a poor job of being present because I have no room left for anything outside of my busy schedule. Those of you who know me, know that ...

As we coast into the thick of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas lets make a plan for getting through unscathed this year. Because of the health risks of the last two years, many of us decided to stick close to home. While we missed our beloved family and friends, there was relief in not having the responsibilities of entertaining, cooking the food, gathering, presents, etc. This year, many of us are ready to get back to the holiday cheer (parties, food, family, friends ...

The holidays can be stressful time. You've already got lots on your plate, and now there are gifts to buy, family to entertain, meals to plan, and decorations to put up. Don't forget to put that smile on your face because this is the season of holiday cheer! It can all be just a little too much to take in so now is the time to start planning. Here are my top five tips for surviving the holidays like a pro. Plan Ahead--this goes for literally everything that has to be done. Plan for your ...

Do not practice what you do not want to become. Deep seated habits are hard to break. Think of all those connections going on in your brain. It's kind of like a million dirt roads intersecting in your brain. Even though it's a dirt road, you know where to drive by looking at the deep grooves left by other vehicles that have been down the same road. Your brain is the same. We create these deep grooves by the actions we practice--our habits. Habits like brushing our teeth every morning or ...