The Indispensable Value of Female Friendships
Through the years, I’ve learned that female friendships are irreplaceable. These relationships offer support, understanding, empowerment, and a sense of community that is unique and desperately needed in today’s world. I have been very fortunate as I’ve got older to have some really great girlfriends. As a matter of fact, this week, I am going […]
How to Master the Art of Active Listening
At the heart of every conversation is a skill that is often overlooked but immensely powerful: active listening. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that truly hearing what others are saying is an art form. In today’s fast-paced world, where information is constantly bombarding us and attention spans are short, listening has taken a […]
Back to School Lessons We Can All Learn From
It’s that time of year again when parents, teachers, and children alike are gearing up for back-to-school. Where we live, public schools have already started. There are school buses everywhere, which means the traffic is bad again, and it’s back to reality. Our kids will start school again next week. It’s going to be strange […]
Live Your Best Life By Making Every Moment Count
I have discovered that to live your best life, it’s not about a destination—it’s about the moments. It’s about making every moment count and finding joy in the little things. This week I am in Sweden with my family. Not everyone could make it because Olivia and Jacob had to work. But everyone else is […]
Overcome Stress through the Healing Power of Nature
The healing power of nature is everywhere. All we have to do is step outside to experience it. But in our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to get distracted by all the noise and become disconnected from the beautiful world around us. The good news is that spending time in nature is the very thing […]
How to Thoughtfully Manage Self-Imposed Expectations
We all have self-imposed expectations we place on ourselves. It’s a natural part of being human—especially if we want to get things done. And I’m definitely one of those people who likes to get things done. Self-imposed expectations aren’t always bad. As a working mother, I often need self-imposed expectations to help me get from […]
Patience: Your Ultimate Travel Companion
Summer is a time of year when people love to travel. Kids are off school, and parents often make plans to take fun family adventures. This year there are even more people traveling than in previous years. The TSA announced on July 1st that they had the highest-ever number of passengers screened in a single […]
Your Words Have Power—And So Do Your Actions
Have you ever noticed that your words have power and how you use them actually matters? Our actions and words have power to harm. The other day I walked into a store wearing a t-shirt that said Kind People Are My Kind of People. While making my way through the store, I had at least […]
Traveling Can Broaden Your Horizons and Feed Your Soul
I love traveling to new and exotic places. Through the years, I have had the incredible opportunity to travel to many different places all over the world. There is something magical about stepping out of your comfort zone, immersing yourself in unfamiliar cultures, and embracing something new and unknown. Travel has the amazing power to […]
The Ripple Effect: How Empowered Women Inspire Change in Others
When empowered women come together, it changes lives. Not only do these women transform their own lives, but they create a ripple effect that inspires others to change. I’ve met many remarkable women who have become catalysts for change, inspiring and empowering others to rise alongside them. I love spending time with empowered women. I […]
