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Morning Affirmations to Change Your Day
I have a secret to share, the secret to claiming life’s gifts and achieving the rewards of each day… morning affirmations! I know I know, you’ve heard it before. You’ve tried them. You make an effort to get them done, but you can’t seem to stick to the routine or convince yourself they are true.…
Identity – Discovery, Decisions, Determination
When it comes to your identity, you’ve probably heard of “identity theft” or “identity crisis” and you may have felt scared or anxious when thinking about these topics. What most people are scared to lose, they rarely stop to think about how it’s created and protected. I’m not talking about identity theft protection or ensuring…
Seeking Authenticity
An original poem about authenticity. I love myself she said.All the eyes darted toward her.I’m unscripted she said. Her papers flew out in every direction.Stumbling through the room, gravity felt heavy.I need to get some air she said. Whispers filled the quietness like waves crashing on the shore.There’s nothing here for me she said. With…
How Affirmations Work
It’s difficult to see the science behind how affirmations work when you’re just starting out. In fact, most people – myself included when I first began – find it silly to express themselves in this way and rarely catch on to the magic for a prolonged period of time. If you’re like me, when you…
Change Your Perspective: Ask Not What Should I Do, But What Shouldn’t I Do
The best question you can ask yourself today is “what remarkably stupid things am I doing today to ruin my life?” Is that dramatic enough for you? Ruin is BIG word, but really we don’t fully understand the impact of our decisions until they’ve slapped us in the face. As I reflect on this question,…
75 HARD: 75 Days of Mental and Physical Growth
When I first learned about 75 Hard – a super 75 day challenge created by Andy Frisella – I didn’t actually stop to look up how it was supposed to work. I simply learned about the rules from a friend, made up some of my own rules, and dove right in. It wasn’t because I…
Les Brown Speaks to Me: Finding Motivation
A wise friend has said to me multiple times he needs motivation every single day to get going. There is no day that doesn’t start with a routine that opens his mind to new ideas, inspires good ‘ole hard work, and encourages him to get moving. That sat with me. Then, I adopted that same…
Thoughts on Parenting from a Childfree Woman
I started blogging about being childfree in 2018. It was during that time that I was able to digest and reflect on all the reasons people have children or choose the other path in life. I explored all sorts of topics, and listened to a lot of stories. Ultimately, it led me to focusing in…
The Good and The Bad of 2020 Lessons Learned
Goodbye 2020, hello 2021 and a whole new chapter in my life. As I enter this new year with a whole heart full of gratitude and hope, I wanted to share a few of the things that made 2020 both challenging and rewarding for me. I also want to make a few things clear… I’m…
My Five Favorite Gift Ideas of 2020
We may be less than 15 days from the big day (Christmas), but there’s still time to find some perfect gifts. Or, save these in your browser for next year… Best Stocking Stuffers Modern, Non Damaging Pony Tail Holders Have you heard of the Pony-O? This little magical ring is so much more than a…
Dallas Breakfast Restaurant Review: Ascension at Cypress Waters
*Pure opinions expressed in this blog. Not a paid ad. Have you ever stumbled upon a hidden gem of a restaurant and thought to yourself, “I could come here every morning for the rest of my life.” That’s what I like to call a true restaurant relationship. And, I’d rank Ascension at the top my…
CBD Oil: Myths and Facts
I’m a CBD lover… I swear by it. Other people are not so convinced, but there is a real truth to the powers of CBD oil. Here are a few of the myths and facts behind the magic. Top 3 Myths About CBD 1. CBD Oil Doesn’t Work Before you go too far down this…
Finding Balance
Well hello last month of 2020…. we’ve been waiting for you! If it wasn’t bad enough that this year brought on a whole new level of public health fears and political anxiety, there was a lot of personal life struggles that came with it too. There are probably very few people that could say 2020…
How To Write Your Vision Statement
In my last blog, I explained what vision casting is and how to use it to guide your life path. In this post, I’ll share exactly how to create that vision statement and what the process takes. As I mentioned before, this is a pretty creative process. Writing a vision statement takes reflection, brainstorming, and…
What is Vision Casting for Personal Growth
In the business world, vision casting is a term used amongst organizational leaders. The leadership at a company may go through a time when they are establishing the vision for the company, which involves writing out a vision statement, making sure their values and daily practices live up to the vision, and helping their employees…
3 Steps to Making Conscious Choices
What’s the secret to making a choice you’ll never regret? The secret is there is no secret to it… Making choices confidently is done with one simple strategy in mind – think through it thoroughly! I can tell you from personal experience I’ve dealt with both types of choices in my life – the unconscious,…
5 Ways to Completely Change Your Day
In 2018, I thought waking up every morning was the hardest thing I had to do. I knew that with every sunrise, there would be heart ache, tears, and an unsurmountable feeling of missing my father. What happened after my dad passed away was a critical turning point in my life, and I truly believe…
Living with Intention is the North Star for Your Life
by guest: Holly Krivo Intention is the buzz word of all self-development but have you ever thought about what it truly means? I love this definition of Intention: a determination to act in a certain way. It doesn’t leave much up to interpretation, a clear focus for action on what it is you want. Childfree…
Apologies to the Mommy and Daddy Bloggers
There once was a time when I thought I didn’t know if I could ever understand why parents do what they do. I would get angry about all the children who didn’t have support systems, were kept unhealthy or unfed, or just didn’t get attention because their parents didn’t realize the cost of having children.…
Motherhood vs Womanhood
Let’s break free from the idea that the word woman is synonymous with the word mother. Can we finally please teach children that just because girls were born with the instruments to give birth, they don’t have to give birth? “Pro-Choice” apparently only applies to life or death. We don’t consider the choice to become…
How to Achieve Your Goals
Well, I had a meltdown this week thinking about my life path and whether I’ve been accomplishing goals. Has anyone else had these moments? Ok, I can’t see you raising your hand or nodding in agreement, but I know you have. I know you connect with this. So, I decided to break out my journal…
What Childfree by Choice Means
Instagram bloggers talk about a childfree afternoon, or a child free vacation, but it means something completely different than “child free by choice.” Childfree by choice means choosing to not have children, whether at the moment, for a period of time or forever. Why “By Choice”? By choice is not to be confused with another…
Conscious Choice: What is it?
There’s a deeper purpose to this blog than you may know. It’s to inspire you to think through your decisions and to learn to live by making conscious choices. What are conscious choices? Maybe it is waking up every day with a smile on your face, choosing happiness. It’s a well-informed, active decision. It’s something…
Living Intently You 