It’s almost February and time for Valentine’s Day, which just happens to be my all-time favorite holiday. What’s not to love? Chocolate, flowers, hearts and the color pink! This year I have decided to celebrate the entire month, but not by indulging in heart-shaped candy. I plan on celebrating by intentionally loving my family better […]
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Be More: Create a Vision Board for 2014 (& see mine)
Be More: Baby steps to the life you want– starting now! One of my favorite tasks to accomplish for the new year is to create a vision board to lay out my hopes and dreams for the upcoming 365 days and beyond. Here is a peek at the beginnings of my vision board […]
Day One
Today is Day One. But I will tell you a secret … so is tomorrow. Each day is a new page to be written on, a new beginning. What happened yesterday doesn’t matter. Today we can start again. So if you’re worried that your intentions for the New Year won’t work out, don’t be. […]
The Year Of …
Yes, I realize that it is Christmas Eve Eve, and I should probably be writing something jingly, sparkly or shiny, but honestly I am in more of a contemplative mode than a celebratory one. The end of the year always makes me evaluate the previous 365 days of my life. (I know, I am such a […]
I Need This … and So Do You! (+ My Weekly Plan) 12/2
You’ve probably heard the saying,”When Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” So. True. Well, Mama hasn’t been happy lately because I have not been taking care of myself. One of the things that I regularly enjoyed before we moved in August was my weekly walk at a local botanical garden. Our membership expired just before […]
Perfectionism Kills (for Real!)
{Click photo to enlarge.} Perfectionism Kills It kills your soul. It kills your creativity. It kills your peace. It kills your body. To be perfect is to be ideal, without flaw or defect. Perfectionism compels performance with excellence, demands success in every moment. It prevents us from expanding, from attempting bold quests […]
How to Stop Worrying (really!)
Be More: Baby steps to the life you want– starting now! Have you experienced your heart racing lately? Do you lie awake at night thinking about problems? Do you have nervous habits like biting your nails, or your pencils? You, my friend, are dealing with anxiety, worry and stress — emotions that […]
Be More: Start a Discovery Journal
Be More: Baby steps to the life you want– starting now! This week I am sharing about something that has helped me to have a more joyful, creative and fulfilling life–a Discovery Journal. Click here to watch the video and let me know what you think. If you’re interested in living more intentionally […]
Be More: 3 Things I Learned This Week
Be More: Baby steps to the life you want– starting now! As part of my journey to a “more” life, I am reading and studying more, so I will occasionally be posting interesting ideas and quotes that I have learned. The following three things stand out from this week’s reading: 1. Want to be successful? […]
Be More: How to Deal with Criticism (and not become bitter)
Be More: Baby steps to the life you want– starting now! As I continue on my journey to become more of who God created me to be, and to live the best life that I can, I have found that I am more susceptible to criticism. Friends, family members, co-workers, and even strangers can say devastating […]