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September 15, 2022

Finding Comfort in the Highs and Lows

We all know that life comes with highs and lows, but how often do we actually think about the reasons for why that is? How often do we see the value in both the highs and lows? I would like to look at how we can take all the different experiences of our lives and see the value in them. Maybe even find some comfort in them. Instead of always believing that value comes from the highs, let’s look at where we can find value in the lows as well. Better yet, let’s look at where we can find balance between the two.

August 12, 2022

Can We Find the Silver Lining when Feeling Hopeless?

First, let me start by reminding you that every single person on this planet, no matter how positive, feels hopeless sometimes. It’s perfectly normal. We don’t have the answers to many of life’s questions and we don’t know what tomorrow may bring. It’s completely understandable that we feel this way sometimes. This doesn’t sound like a great way to start an uplifting blog post, but perspective is a powerful thing! Knowing you’re not the only one feeling these emotions is also a powerful thing. So, please remember that you are not alone.

January 24, 2022

Get Out of Your Head

A large portion of our perceived problems reside in our heads. In other words, they are imagined. Not based in reality! What if you can learn to ‘get out of your head’? What kind of relief from the pressures of life would you experience? I believe if we can learn to quiet that nagging voice, that judgmental voice, we will lighten our load and live a more stress-free existence. But, first, we have to learn to get out of our heads.

January 16, 2022

Faith, Resilience and Being Stronger than you Think

I’m sitting here thinking about what to blog about next. This leads to thinking about my life. My family, my ups and downs. What it means to be a mom, a daughter, a wife. What it means to be resilient in the face of upheaval, challenges and hurdles. Sitting here fully sinking into what it means to be strong, and real, and human. Sitting here realizing that, despite what I tell myself, and despite what you tell yourself, you are stronger than you think. I believe this applies without exception.

January 7, 2022

6 Reasons We Need to Learn to Listen

Have you ever caught yourself out in what I call ‘auto-pilot listening’? It’s when you’ve acknowledged the person that’s talking to you with a ‘Mmm?’ or a ‘Yes, I’m listening’ only to realize that listening isn’t quite the same when you’re chopping the onions or wiping down the kitchen counter. Really, you weren’t listening at all. At least not as much as you want to believe you were.

December 20, 2021

Changing Your Focus During The Holiday Season

We look forward to this time of year pretty much as soon as it’s over! It’s that time of the year where everyone is filled with joy and the spirit of giving. But, the Holiday Season can be stressful! Here’s the thing, like most of our stress it is self-inflicted. Why not let go of the fuss and stress and enjoy it for what it is? Enjoy the simplicity of just being with the one’s we love.

November 27, 2021

Living your Life According to your Personal Values

Let’s talk about why it is so important to establish what your core personal values are. Instead of going through life blind, let’s dig deep and discover what really matters to us. You may think this is basic and obvious, but I believe we are not fully aware of the values that are the foundations of our lives. We know we have them, we just don’t give them much thought.

November 19, 2021

Know Your Story to Own Your Story

We all have an image in our minds of the life that we want to live. Our ideal life. But, for us to move forward in life, towards this ideal, we have to understand the difference between ourselves and our ‘story’. If you aren’t familiar with the concept of your ‘story’, grab a cup of tea and let’s have a chat because before you can own your story you have to know what it is.

November 2, 2021

Using Boredom in Life to Fuel your Inspiration

Have you experienced that extreme level of frustration that comes from boredom? There is nothing quite like it. It is almost painful. Like you have lost all ability of finding meaning in life. The boredom in life becomes all consuming. All you can think about.

October 9, 2021

5 Reasons Going Through Hard Times Makes you Stronger

What makes us strong? If we are honest with ourselves, we all know it’s not the good times. Our challenges are our greatest teachers. When we accept this, it is easier to recognize that going through hard times makes you stronger.