The Holiday Stress Trap: How to Slow Down and Enjoy the Season

The holidays often come wrapped in bright paper and warm wishes. But beneath the twinkling lights and cheerful music, many people feel something quite different—holiday stress. There’s a lot on our plates: finding the perfect gift, traveling to see family, juggling finances, and managing jam-packed schedules. In fact, one recent survey found that 79% of […]

How to Spread Joy and Kindness This Holiday Season

The holiday season is here! The world seems brighter with twinkling lights, happy songs, and the smell of sweet treats in the air. It’s a time to share love, give back, and fill each day with cheer. But how exactly can you spread joy and kindness? Believe it or not, even small actions can make […]

Finish Strong: Why December Is the Best Time to Keep Growing

You know that feeling when December rolls around again, and everyone seems ready to hit pause? Somehow, there’s this unspoken rule that once the holiday lights go up, we can just coast until the New Year. We tell ourselves, “I’m just going to wait until January to create a New Year’s resolution or to start […]

Why Being Intentional Matters During the Holidays

I imagine that the holidays are a busy time for all of us, which is why being intentional can make a huge difference. Every holiday season, there’s shopping to do, parties to attend, and family to see. It feels like there’s never enough time! But sometimes, in all the hustle, we forget what the holidays […]

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? […]