My son, Jacob, has always been a bit of a daredevil. I’m not sure how young he was when he came up with the idea of going skydiving. It’s been at least five years. Having zero interest in seeing my son jump out of a plane, I told him he would have to wait until he turned 18. I hoped he would change his mind.
Read MoreOk, there are two parts to this blog. First, the Travel Blogger part. Ya’ll know that I do a lot of vision board and goal setting in my life. And I am pretty darned good at making my goals come true. The one part that seems to escape me is my unquenched desire for more travel. I want to see the world.
Read MoreThere are days where motivation is plentiful. You’re not sure why or how, but you feel motivated and it’s so much easier to get your workout in, to eat the salad to get the work done. But there are other days, when your motivation is completely depleted.
Read MoreThis morning, as I was getting ready for work, I listened to one of my favorite podcasts. This is the kind of multi tasking I can handle; makeup and listening to a podcast or book.
Read MoreThe perfect body. The perfect home. The perfect wife. The perfect mom. The perfect daughter. The perfect…. Which have you strived for? One of them? All of them?
Read MoreMost moms I speak to feel a sense of lack when it comes to their own health or self care. There is scarcity in motherhood. Scarcity in time for sure. But we can’t wait till our children are grown to figure out how to take care of ourselves.
Read MoreTis the season that many of us are desiring to eat healthier. My experience is that a full refrigerator and pantry are our best bet to ensure healthy choices. Today, I wanted to share what you want and don’t want in your pantry for healthy living.
Read MoreAs you probably know, I am a big fan of meditation. In my Mindful Mama course, I share how to do a variety of meditations from Zen to Journey. But recently, I found a new tool for my meditation that I want to share with you.
Read MoreHabits are foundational to success, to health, to so many things that we all want. And habits are amazing because once they are a habit, you don’t have to think about them. Most of us think about building habits for exercise, nutrition, saving money and even flossing our teeth.
Read MoreIf you have been following me for awhile, you know how I feel about having a clean, decluttered space. Clutter and disorganization raises stress, anxiety, even depression. Not a big surprise. And over the last few years, I have developed great processes to organize my home, as a busy mom.
Read MoreOk, Let’s talk about New Year’s Resolutions and goal setting. How many of you set them each year? Do you even remember what you set out to do last year? Most of us try to do too much, too hard and too fast to succeed.
Read MoreI have noticed recently that we have lost the ability to rest. Worse yet, we seem to think poorly about it. We feel like we should always be busy. If we aren’t working or checking email or driving kids, then we are tidying the house or cooking or running errands.
Read MoreWould your kids say that you are a happy mom? Are you? Or are you living in a cyclone of overwhelm, feeling rushed, feeling like you are doing everything for everyone else and have little time for your own happiness? It’s time to improve your happiness!
Read MoreAt this time of year, we are all thinking about what gifts to give. And as I sit down to make my list, the first thing I can think of is kindness. When I do retreats, I ask participants what word they would get if they were to get a single word intention tattoo….
Read MoreGratitude has been proven to be good for you. Being grateful increases happiness, self esteem, health and more. It can improve your relationships.
Read MoreEach year, we say that we aren’t going to get caught up in the holiday frenzy, only to find ourselves fully immersed in the chaos and the lists and the pressure. This merry season can be chock full of stress. Can we together be trailblazers and try a new approach to a slower, more present season?
Read MoreSo many of you are close to completing my free Vision Board Challenge. It’s been so wonderful to go through the journey with you! If you missed it, or are still wondering about this Vision Board thing, then read on.
Read MoreMy theme for the month (and maybe my life) is Grounded In Gratitude. It is perhaps one my favorite things to share. Because I so believe in it. Because it is sooooo easy to add into your life. And because the benefits run so deep..
Read MoreAs we get close 2018, we look ahead to a new year. You may be looking at places for improvement in business, health, relationships or simply self development. Here are some tips to help you create meaningful lasting goals.
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