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The end of the year is always a time for reflecting on the past while looking forward to the future. This year I decided to share my year in review by sharing what went well, what didn’t go well and what I’m looking forward to in 2020. One thing is for sure, this year did …
How to Set Goals and Reach Them Why are Goals Important? Goals give you focus, allow you to measure your performance, hold you accountable, give you the motivation to push forward and give you the clarity to pursue your dreams. But, how do you set goals and actually achieve them? Have you written goals in …
Lately, it seems like I’m constantly drawn to a new personal development book, podcast or blog that will help me live my best life, improve my mindset, be a better parent, be more productive and obtain financial and time freedom. Of course, none of these come without a long list of traits and habits that …
It’s no secret that I love to read. Some find it hard to believe that as a busy mom I find time to read twice a day. Books are literally the bookends to my day and my most valuable form of self-care. Each day I read personal development books as part of my morning routine and end …
Have you ever seen those commercials where women try to define motherhood in one word? Hugs. Love. Emotion. Roller-coaster. When I was pregnant with my baby, those commercials made me tear up. Today, as the mother of a 4-year-old, they make me throw up. Vomit, that’s a good word. Exhaustion. Frustration. Self-doubt. These are much …
Personal development guru, Jim Rohn, said: “Learn to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.” I can really appreciate this statement as I spent a number of years wrestling with the idea of contentment. We are told to be content with what we have; and while I am grateful …
Do you express gratitude abundantly? Expressing gratitude makes us happier, healthier people, but often we get so wrapped up in the day to day that we lose sight of small gestures of gratitude. To jump-start this movement, my friend Jenn, from the YouTube channel “Origami Twist” and I have decided to team up to help …
I love to read and share great books with others, especially when they’re written by inspirational women. Every morning I spend time reading personal development books during my morning routine. It helps give me the motivation and inspiration I need to commit to my personal development and have a productive day. If you are just …
Many young women dream of a future that includes children. They picture sweet giggles, those first steps, hearing their baby say “mama,” dance lessons and sports practice, and an immeasurable amount of love and affection. But once those dreams become reality, the reality of being a mom isn’t always what we expect. Sure, we know …
I’ve been talking a lot about mindfulness lately. Talking about it is one thing, practicing it is another. It’s really hard to slow down and be mindful throughout our chaotic days with kids, but I make my best effort because I feel it’s so important for our children’s growth and health (as well as my …