For the next week, be cautious about everything that comes out of your mouth. Before you say it, stop and determine if it is positive. Will it aid another or bring joy in the moment? Proverbs 16:24 says, “Gracious speech is like clover honey – good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.”… Read More
Are you ready? I have never spoken in vain here and I try to stay positive so don’t judge me. The bad word in my house is Math! Deanna and I cringe at the word Math. I was not good at it as a child, still am not. I admit it. I even make jokes… Read More
We recently had a jam-packed weekend. You know the one where when Friday arrives, you realize you have no down time till Sunday night, which is really just time to get ready for the next work week. We spent a whole weekend celebrating life, literally. We went to a luncheon for a friend’s dad who… Read More
I am a huge believer that self-talk can shape your day. If you are talking down on your abilities, chances are, you are not going to give your best. If you are providing yourself affirmations and you know you have prepared, you will do your best. I have shared in the past, when I wake… Read More
My little one attended a series of classes with all the girls in her class called “Girl Power.” At the start of the class, the teacher had each girl take a pre-assessment on how they feel about themselves, establishing friends, and maintaining friends. After each question, you could select the following answers: always, sometimes, or… Read More
Quote of the month~ “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Mahatma Gandhi What are you thinking, what is coming out of your mouth and how are you behaving- are they in sync? Be honest……..Remember we are being our Best Self.
It might sound simple but sometimes we all need to be reminded: when faced with a moment when you want to pull your hair out, scream at the top of your lungs, or cry your heart out, the best thing to do is to just breathe. Take one long deep breath in and one long… Read More
Children are easily influenced by those around them. What others have, what others are doing, where others are going, etc. I notice it with both my girls. It just happens. They need to be reminded of what they have, they need to have your influence constantly touching them. My kids roll their eyes as they… Read More
I believe when things are hard, it is making us stronger for what lies ahead. I don’t always appreciate when the trying time lingers. When I just want this stage to end it can become very discouraging day after day. Sometimes I want to shout from the mountain tops, “I get it, let’s move on… Read More
Not sure if I was born with it, but when I approach a person, the first thing that comes to my mind is what I love about them. If they are a stranger, it might be their bag, coat or fabulous hair. I always share, especially with those that I don’t know. I notice it… Read More