Here’s What to Do When You Have a Bad Day

Have you ever had one of those days? I’m talking about those days when you feel like you have things all together. You’re on a roll and getting everything done. But then—something shows up that causes everything to go off track. Well, between yesterday and today, I’ve experienced that kind of day two days in […]

Stress Happens, But You Can Manage It

Everybody has stress. But not everyone knows how to manage it. Still, there are steps that we can take so that stress doesn’t overwhelm us. Stress Often Comes from Life’s Circumstances It’s back to school time right now, and as parents, we are stressed about getting everything ready. We’ve taken a break all summer long. […]

How to Face Disappointment With a Smile

We all have disappointments. We all have things that we’re hoping will happen, but they just don’t happen in the end. So, what do we do when those disappointments come? How do we deal with those things that don’t go the way we were hoping for? Managing My Own Disappointment This week, I was supposed […]

The Power That Comes When You Pause

With the busyness of everyday life, I don’t know how often we think about the power of pausing and being still for just a moment. Every Busy Life Needs Moments of Pause If you’re anything like me, sometimes you can get so busy you feel like you’re on a hamster wheel that you struggle to […]

How to Be Grateful While Others Are Struggling

This past week, we were hit with Hurricane Debby. Sarasota didn’t get a direct hit because the storm stayed about 70 miles offshore. But it was such a powerful storm that we had flooding like we’ve never had before. Mother Nature Can Be Fierce Many neighborhoods were completely underwater. Some of those neighborhoods are still […]

Keeping the Promises You Make to Yourself

Promises are hard, right? I mean, I want to promise things on a regular basis. But a lot of the time, I know that I’m not going to be able to follow through with those promises if I make them. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I don’t want to follow through, it’s that […]

Balancing Career and Family: Tips for Working Moms

As my children have grown and I have stepped into a working career as an author and motivational speaker, I have found that my life has become a delicate balancing act. Let’s get real for a moment. Balancing a thriving career and a happy family can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. […]

Manifesting Isn’t Just Believing

When I was in Costa Rica, I bought a t-shirt that said “Manifesting.” It made me stop and think, “What does manifesting actually mean?” What Some Believe Manifesting Is The dictionary describes manifesting as “the practice of thinking aspirational thoughts with the purpose of making them real.” Manifesting is something that is crazy popular right […]

Finding Your Voice: How to Speak Up and Be Heard

Ever felt like your voice gets lost in the noise? Like you’re speaking, but no one seems to listen? I’ve been there, too. It’s a frustrating place to be, especially when you have something important to say. But finding your voice and making sure it’s heard isn’t an impossible thing. It’s something we all can […]

When Opportunity Knocks, Open the Door

When was the last time opportunity came knocking on your door? Did you answer it, or did you just continue on doing what it is you’ve always done? Too many times we go through our lives following our day to day routine and forget that there are other opportunities out there. We stay comfortable in […]