Important Conversations We Should Have With Our Children

Today is Thanksgiving Day and I look forward to all the important conversations we are going to have around the dinner table. Thanksgiving is a time when we are grateful for the things around us. And although I truly believe we should be grateful all of the time, Thanksgiving makes you truly think about what […]

Teaching Confidence and Self-Respect to Our Daughters

Teaching confidence and self-respect is something I do on a regular basis. So, as a mom of three amazing daughters, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to help them grow into strong, confident women. Two of my daughters are now in graduate school, figuring out their place in the world, while my […]

Here’s What to Do When You Find Yourself Stuck

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a tough situation? Maybe you were in the middle of telling a story and suddenly forgot what you were going to say. Or maybe you were trying to figure out a math problem and had no idea what to do next. Getting stuck happens to all of us, […]

Being Thankful for What We Take for Granted

Next week, we will once again celebrate Thanksgiving—a special time when we focus on being thankful. Usually, we think about the big things: our families, our homes, the food on our tables, and the people we love. We gather around and share what we’re grateful for, and it brings a warm feeling. But this year, […]

The Power That Comes From Believing in Yourself

Have you ever considered that there is power in simply believing in yourself? In today’s world, I think this is a crucial lesson we need to teach to our children. It’s definitely something I wish I had known when I was in high school. My Journey to Believing in Myself When I was in high […]

Finding Purpose: Tips to Discover What Truly Fulfills You

In a world that moves incredibly fast, finding a sense of purpose can feel a little scary. It’s something we crave deeply—a reason to get up in the morning, a sense of fulfillment that goes beyond daily tasks and routines. Yet, it can feel intimidating to even think about finding purpose. Where do we start? […]

Let Go of Negative Self-Talk With Ctrl-Alt-Delete

Negative self-talk is something we all experience. It comes when we least expect it, and it is relentless in its efforts to keep us stuck and to steal our confidence. You don’t even have to just take my word for it. Did you know that according to the Dove Self-Esteem Fund, which is an initiative […]

Small Habits That Lead to Big Transformations

Let’s talk about habits. Sometimes, we feel like transformation requires some monumental change or groundbreaking epiphany—a massive overhaul of our routines, our goals, or even who we are. But what if I told you it’s not about doing something dramatic? What if change isn’t found in the big, sweeping gestures but instead in small, seemingly […]

It’s Election Time! My Vote Is For Humanity

Here we are in another Presidential election, and I truly believe that our country is completely out of sorts. There are so many terrible things being said and so much negativity. I know that this is generally what happens during an election. But I feel that this time, things are more divisive than ever. It’s […]

Practical Ways to Boost Your Confidence Every Day

Confidence. It’s one of those things that people talk about all the time but rarely explain how to get. We see confidence in others and admire it, maybe even envy it, but it can feel like this elusive, mysterious quality—something other people are born with, but we aren’t. Yet, the truth is, confidence is something […]