It’s a new year, and if you’re like me, you have already started setting your goals. While it’s easy to write them down, sticking to your goals is a different story. You start out excited and determined, then somewhere along the way, life happens, you get stuck and lose focus. Moving out of your comfort zone to make life changes requires motivation, patience, and a plan. And the proc[...]
Raise your hand if you work while you are supposed to be on vacation. Please don't feel bad. I'm totally guilty too. But working while you're supposed to be taking a break can negatively impact your relationships, take you away from the present moment, and put you in a funky mood. The next thing you know, it's time to go back to work, and you still don't feel like you've had a vacation. So[...]
A recently published study shows that working moms are struggling and how parental burnout affects families. While the study does provide some interesting insights, it’s not exactly new news. One of the best ways to prevent burnout is taking small steps daily to practice self-care. But where do you find the time? Here are a few tips on how to practice self-care wherever you are. [...]
You started the year with big goals and big energy. But by now, some of that excitement and enthusiasm have started to fade. You might have even started to abandon some of your goals already. It’s easy to stay motivated when your goals are fresh and new. But figuring out how to maintain your motivation is the real challenge. And it’s tough to come by when the shine of the new year has[...]
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 in 2022. Here are 31 affirmations to jumpstart January and the rest of the ye[...]
It's fall y'all! To me, September has always felt like the unofficial start of a new year. Kids go back to school, the days get shorter, and the leaves start to fall. It's also right around the time of year that people start pushing the goals they didn't achieve into the following year. But there are a few great reasons why fall is the perfect time to tackle big goals. The change of season[...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed life as we know it. I keep hearing people say they can’t wait for things to get back to “normal.” I’ve let go of the idea that things will go back to the way they were. And in some cases, that’s not a bad thing. No matter how you decide to move forward, creating your new normal may require you make a considerable shift in your daily life.[...]
Your time is valuable and with everything you’ve got on your plate, every minute counts. Just about every woman I know could use a few more hours in a day to get it all done. You too? Whatever the profession you are in or how you spend your day, automating and organizing your life around digital tools is essential to your work and wellbeing. Maximize your time with these 16 apps to keep[...]
It took me about a month to complete, but I'm finally ready to reveal my home office makeover! This wasn't a full makeover because I did keep most of my existing furniture, my gallery wall of inspiration and a few other items. The room was just missing a few function and design elements to make it complete. Here are a few before pics... I feel like I decided t[...]
I’m not sure how we got here, but here we are. Tired, stressed, overcommitted, and overwhelmed—at work and at home. Tasked with the challenge of juggling work-life, family, and friends all while attempting to carve out “me time” for self-care and personal sanity. I know I can do anything, but I can’t do everything. There have been times when I’ve felt like I was drowning. Whe[...]
