It’s January, which means you’ve probably bought more journals to add to the collection you didn’t use last year. I know this because I’m a journal-holic too! Now that we have them, let’s talk about how to put them to good use. Here are some tips on how to start and stick with journaling this year. The Power of Writing Journaling isn’t just about putting words on pa[...]
The start of a new year brings with it the excitement of fresh possibilities and renewed energy to chase our dreams. It's the perfect time to set intentions, establish goals, and create habits that support personal growth. But that initial spark can often fade as the days roll on, leaving us struggling to maintain the momentum. To help you stay on track and keep that spark alive, here are[...]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and I’ve been thinking about how the “holiday” solely focuses on the love (and gifts) you give to others. And while I do believe that showing love to those who matter to you most is essential, showing yourself some love is even more important. When you love yourself, you acknowledge your needs and make yourself a priority. And the more you love yourse[...]
It’s a new year, and with it comes a chance for a new beginning. Now is the perfect time to start new habits, set new intentions, and work towards your goals and dreams. Because we naturally attract what we believe to be true, it’s important to start the year with a positive mindset to attract what you desire. Here are 31 affirmations to jumpstart January and the rest of the year. &[...]
Whether trying to keep up with the Joneses, Kardashians, a favorite social media influencer, or your neighbor next door, many of us compare our lives to someone else’s. And while I’d like to think that at my age, with my life experience I would be immune to this by now, the truth is that occasionally I still compare myself to others. Besides the fact that it can harm your mental, emoti[...]
With each new school year comes new responsibility for your children. That should apply to home as well. They grow up so fast and sometimes it can feel like a punch in the gut when they don’t need you anymore. But doing things for them at home that they really should be doing for themselves does not pause time or stop them from growing up. It also does not prepare them for the real world[...]
It is often said that we become what we believe. One of the most notable books on the subject, The Secret, is all about the law of attraction, positive thinking and visualizing your dreams to fruition. I am a firm believer of this and when my daughter turned 3, I began to introduce this concept to her as well. It might seem like a young age to start a discussion on such a m[...]
When my daughter was younger, I spent quite a bit of time at the park. As I watched her play with the other kids and eavesdropped on their conversations, it occurred to me how much they have in common with successful entrepreneurs. Between the spats, bumps and bruises, here are 5 things kids and successful entrepreneurs have in common. They are fearless Fear is a learned emotion. F[...]
The first time I got pregnant, I had a miscarriage at ten weeks. While I was ecstatic when I got pregnant almost a year later, I was also scared to death that I could have another miscarriage. I kept thinking that if I could just get past the eleven-week milestone, everything would be okay and I could relax a little. Once I made it past eleven weeks, I relaxed and focused on gettin[...]
