Want to get inspired? Need a boost? Want to start or end your day on a high note? Read on, my friends, read on! I love sharing a daily dose of inspiration on my Twitter and Facebook page. Many of my readers seem to love them, too. Today’s post is all about inspiration. I’m sharing some of my favorite ideas … Read More
How To Say No
Saying no is one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself. Saying no frees you to live a life you feel great about living and tells others that you value and respect yourself. You can say no as often as you like. It’s totally okay to say no. In fact, it just might be the best thing you … Read More
7 Tips For Effective Time Management
Do you spend your time doing things you love? Do you usually get done everything you really need to do? Time management is a struggle for us on in this ever-connected, 24 hour world. I thrive on maintaining a busy life. I enjoy being active, challenging myself, and living a full and happy life! Working full time, blogging, holding a … Read More
3 Lame Reasons For Skimping On Self Care
You may or may not have noticed I haven’t published a new blog post in the last two weeks. (If this is your first visit to my blog well then, Hello! I’m so glad you came!) I have taken the last two weeks to take care of myself as I recover from major surgery. (Major surgery, yes, and also good … Read More
Worry Less, Enjoy Life More!
Is worry consuming your life? I didn’t think I worried much until I read this blog post in which the author tracked how often he worried over the course of a day. Reading his post I realized I worry more than I knew! (A lot more, in fact.) When I worry it’s usually about a situation out of my control. … Read More
4 Simple Steps To A Happier Life!
I recently had the awesome experience of speaking about creating happiness at Ignite Fort Collins! In my talk I spoke about 4 simple steps to enjoy the life you have today. Here’s an overview of my talk, with video of my talk below! Many of us seek happiness. As we focus our attention on the pursuit of happiness it often … Read More
Get More Out Of Life: Try Something New!
When was the last time you tried something new? Variety is, indeed, the spice of life and trying new things is a great way to learn and grow and enjoy yourself doing it! Life is more interesting and more satisfying when you challenge yourself and experience new things. All you have to do is take the leap! What I tried: … Read More
5 Reasons to Put Yourself First
When life gets busy it’s tempting to put yourself last on the priority list. Maybe you’ve got a deadline looming. Perhaps you have a family member or friend that needs your help. Maybe you’ve let something go so long it hardly seems important anymore. Perhaps you think you’ll catch up tomorrow, or whenever you finally have the time to invest … Read More
4 Words To Edit In The Story Of Your Life
Every day I write the story of my life. The story I tell myself about my life is powerful, and the language I use supports or undermines the life I live. To be the person I want to be, and live the life I want to live, I must be purposeful in my thoughts, words, and actions. Many years ago … Read More
Disappointing the Right People
Who are you living your life for? Are you creating a purposeful and thoughtful life, or more often than not stumbling through your life, reacting to people and situations? The best way I know how to live my life is to live it for me. To be thoughtful and intentional in my choices, and loving and grateful in my attitude. … Read More