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
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
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
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
It is the New Year! You may have been excited to let 2018 go, or thought it was the perfect year. Either way, we can’t stop time but we can determine how we use our time. Each New Year is an opportunity to reflect on what you want to resolve, change, or add to your… Read More
Here we are, again. Another year, another blessing, filled with challenges, happy and unwanted situations. But you know what, here we go again! Another year at the wheel. You know my thoughts on resolutions, not a fan, many fade by February. Determine each day- it is going to be great: A joyous morning, two feet… Read More
Found this quote today. I believe it is the perfect time to post it because it is the holiday season, but I believe it should also be applied to everyday of the year: “Leave a little sparkle where you go.” People are overly stressed this time of year. Some are struggling through the holidays without… Read More
Years ago, Jarrod helped me check off an item from my bucket list: Be on an island for my birthday. We took a cruise to three islands. My favorite stop on the cruise was Cozumel, Mexico because it really transported me to “island time”. Island time is when the concept of real time, a month… Read More