Dare to dream big. Follow your dreams. Never stop reaching for your dreams. Screw that! Aren’t you tired of being screwed over by your dreams? Wait- what?! Yes, here I am, an inspirational writer and speaker telling you your dreams are screwing up your life. Let me explain. I believe in the power of dreams. Dreams give us hope. Dreams provide … Read More
Embrace the unknown
The idea of the unknown is, at times, completely terrifying. What’s going to happen if I’m not following a plan? Where am I going if I don’t know where I’m going? Somehow, over the years, I’ve become more comfortable with the unknown. Life rarely goes according to plan, and even less often do things turn out the way I expect … Read More
Just be
You’re not a human doing, you’re a human being. You may have noticed this little corner of the blogosphere has been quiet lately. I’ve been taking some time- time to be. A little over a year ago I took a leap of faith and since I began this new life adventure I’ve learned a lot. Really, a lot. After all … Read More
Are your goals getting you down?
It’s the beginning of the new year and many people have already made, and possibly even abandoned, New Year Resolutions. If you’re like me you don’t make traditional New Year Resolutions but you do have goals for your life. The beginning of a new year is a great time for reflection and adjusting goals, but as I started this new … Read More
42 Ways to Practice Gratitude
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” ~Melody Beattie Gratitude is the best attitude there is, and it’s not just for one day, or every once in a while- gratitude is for every day! Gratitude gives me perspective, balance, and peace of mind. It’s not about getting what I want, it’s wanting … Read More
3 Steps to Mindful Problem Solving
When it comes to solving life problems there’s a simple concept I learned about years ago that helps me make mindful decisions. As simple as it is in theory, it can be challenging to apply it when I have so many years of practice making knee-jerk decisions or spending too much time over-thinking my options. Fortunately, as with all things … Read More
When is it okay to give up?
How many times have you seen inspirational messages that say things like: Never give up Stay strong Keep going You’re almost there Just a little bit further Don’t give up I was raised in a world that taught me quitting is failure- only losers quit. I let this belief push me beyond my limits. I let this belief limit my … Read More
Finding balance in the day-to-day
Ever since I quit my full time job I’ve learned a lot about work-life balance. I work a part-time job, write two blogs, attend Toastmasters, volunteer with my local animal shelter, take care of my pets, my husband, myself, and my home, and live my life. My current schedule is more flexible and yet often harder to find my happy … Read More
Managing expectations in the workplace
I’ve heard it said that expectations are premeditated resentments. I believe much of life’s discomfort and unhappiness happens in the space between expectations and reality- especially in the workplace. This week I got a call from a friend who was struggling at work. Things weren’t working out as she expected and as a result she found herself stuck in a … Read More
5 Ways to Make the Best of Today
All too often we fall into the trap of letting our external circumstance determine our internal circumstance. I see it all around me- whether or not friends and co-workers have a good or bad day depends on what happens during the day- it doesn’t have to be that way. Life can be so much more than what happens to you. … Read More