Thanks to a cable outage a few months ago, my son and I started a mild obsession with Ted Talks. Have you ever found yourself spending an obsessive amount of time watching these informative speakers? If not, here are a few great ones to get you started. Each of these relate to one of my […]
When It’s Time to Start Over
Today is a BRAND NEW day—a perfectly good reason to get up and start over. Never give up. ~Richelle E. Goodrich, Making Wishes Every morning when our eyes open, we start over. After the many thousands of days we’ve already experienced this, I would think the thought of starting over wouldn’t be so scary. Yet […]
The Art of Consistency
Consistency is the belt that fastens excellence in position. If you don’t do it repeatedly, you’ll not excel in it. ~Israelmore Ayivor, Let’s Go to the Next Level Unfortunately, consistency is not one of my greatest strengths. I’m fascinated by people who excel in this area. It’s truly an art form. I seem to have […]
How to Break the Clean Plate Habit
When I was a little girl, I remember sitting in our dining room one evening completely alone. In front of me sat a plate of food I had refused to finish at dinner. Honestly, I can’t even recall what the bulk of the plate held, but the cold, untouched peas are etched in my memory […]
Living Your Best Life With God’s Promises
Depression is a beast that has plagued me often. I would call myself a high-functioning depressive, along the lines of that high-functioning alcoholic I once was. There are so many days that move along nicely, the ones with lots of scratch marks through the long list of to-do items. I love those days filled with […]
7 Ways to Practice Self-Care When Anxious Feelings Overwhelm You
Do you suffer from anxiety? If so, you are well aware of the many relentless symptoms that come fast and hard with an attack. That scary feeling of being smothered as if a pillow is shoved tightly across your face. The rapid onset of dizziness and spinning like you’re in the middle of a State […]
