Be Happy. Give Yourself Permission To Be Who You Are.

I can’t force happiness, nor can I create it by discipline. Happiness comes from within. Happiness must be nurtured to grow within me. Often when I consider making a positive change in my life, I think about sacrifice, discipline, and hard work. What if all I really need to do is give myself permission to make choices that enrich my … Read More

Celebrating Two Great Years

The Happiest Years of My Life When I started blogging about work-life balance, and personal and professional development, I began enjoying life more and more each day. It’s not because my life is perfect, nor because I have everything I want- far from it! Life continues to have it’s ups and downs, challenges and joys. My happiness flourished when writing … Read More

37 Great Life Lessons in 37 Years

Loving life is a practice of living with joy, mindfulness, and wisdom every day. Living a great life is all about choices, and in 37 years of life, I’ve learned to make choices that embrace happiness. Yes, today is my birthday, and I invite you to join me in celebrating the greatest life lessons I’ve learned in 37 years. 37 … Read More

Networking: It’s not what you get, it’s what you give

Imagine a stranger approaches you and says, “Hi, my name is Bob and here’s what you can do for me!” If you’re anything like me the last thing you would want to do is give Bob anything, let alone a few minutes of your time. When it comes to networking, don’t be Bob. Networking works when you give. The first … Read More