It’s January, which may mean you are setting new goals. I get it. The new year makes it feel like you must do some new things. Or at the very least, make some progress on the goals you’ve let fall off your radar a bit. I’ve got a few goals of my own. Some are […] Read more…
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Why I’m Starting a Journal (and you should too)
Last year I read Alice Walker’s memoir Gathering Blossoms Under Fire. It’s a collection of her journal entries over several decades. It’s a beautiful glimpse at her life. It’s actually more of a glimpse because since it’s her journal, it’s actually intensely personal. We see so much of her life play out and how she […] Read more…
3 Reasons to Celebrate Yourself
When my kids do something I try not to lead with “I’m proud of you!” I try to remember first to ask “Are you proud of yourself?” It’s beautiful for people to be proud of you, but how you feel about yourself and what you accomplish is more important. So, I let them know that […] Read more…
I Hope You Fail
I don’t know how many times I’ve encouraged someone to try new things. Whether it’s my kids or people online, I’m always a big fan of finding and trying something new. I push myself to do new things when it comes to exercise and trying new things like making jewelry or candles. At no point […] Read more…
Out of Options So I Did This
We’ve all heard the saying “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” We hear it so much in terms of relationships. It’s true in so many other instances though. It home for me more recently in terms of my health. Doctor’s orders had me sitting out on something that I love. Of course, […] Read more…
A Mantra To Live By
There are days that I question myself and what I’m capable of. I have a ton of goals and dreams and I sometimes wonder if they are possible for me. Sometimes I wonder if I can show up for myself in the way that I need to in order for some of these things to […] Read more…
Imperfections : Embrace Them
A few years back, when my daughter was younger, she asked if she could paint my nails. Naturally, I said yes and offered that I would paint hers too. We talked and talked while she gave me her best manicure. When she was done, she asked me if I liked it. I told her I […] Read more…
I Learned from Jeff Jenkins
Not too long ago, I was rocking my Summer braids. Regretfully, it was time to take them out. I love the ease of having them and not worrying about my hair. What I don’t like is how long it takes to remove them. Argh! My daughter always jumps in to help me. This time was […] Read more…
Life is what you make it, so let’s make it
While we were on a worldwide lockdown in 2020, I did some writing. We were all spending way more time at home. Once my kids got into the swing of doing virtual school, my schedule lightened up a bit. I took the opportunity to write down some of what I was feeling and thinking at […] Read more…
TV as self-care? Yup.
There are days. Those days that we are deep in a funk and need to shake it. On those days, I usually turn to music. Music is my thing and I can always find a song to get me right and lift my spirits. The situation may require a dance party or a full-on gospel-fueled […] Read more…
