It doesn’t have to be complicated. Just be yourself.
Just be yourself. It sounds like an open invitation to relax and be, but let’s face it, we need filters. The question is, who gets to decide what we’re supposed to filter out. [...]
A few things to think about when envy strikes
I'm no stranger to jealousy. While I like to think I'm not driven by material things, I must confess that I still find myself [...]
When to stop parenting — that is the question
When they turn 18. When they get married. When they have kids of their own. When, if ever, is it time to stop parenting [...]
Bookending your day for greater peace. Try this at home!
Have you heard of Darren Hardy? I hadn't until someone recommended that I read his book, The Compound Effect. The cover looks all business [...]
Being accountable — the importance of owning your shit
Being accountable means taking responsibility for one's own actions. Sounds reasonable enough, right? So why is it that so many people find it so [...]
Want more joy? Look for happiness in your own backyard.
So you want more joy. I hear you. Who doesn't? The thing is, though, we can sometimes get so wrapped up trying to find [...]
Not sure you want to become a mother? 5 reasons you might.
Years ago, a friend shared with me her uncertainty about whether or not she wanted to become a mother. I tried to relay something [...]
How good are you at giving people space?
We all need room to breathe. Some more so than others. I used to be one of those all-up-in-your-face people but over the years [...]
A student in the school of life — every day
I have just had an altercation with a 10-year-old. I have stepped away to a local coffee shop to take some breaths and write [...]
Why the blended family’s not so special
If you Google blended family you'll find endless articles and websites that focus on helping you meet the challenges head-on. Yes, there are challenges -- and [...]
Feeling complacent? It may be time for a reboot.
People say life is short. I disagree. While many lives are indeed cut short, life is long -- an average of 80 years long. That's [...]