Many moons ago, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Film Studies (with a minor in children’s literature) because I enjoyed reading and writing so much. From a teenager, I knew that I wanted to turn writing into a career, and I always took pride in the number of books, poems, and stories I had read. So … Read more
Like so many of you, I battled stress throughout much of my life… until the day came when I finally accepted something: no matter how you twist or turn it, stress is an integral part of our existence. It’s never going go away. What matters is how you manage it to reduce the effects on … Read more
We have all experienced tiredness, discouragement, lack of inspiration and overall spiritual fatigue. Like a pitcher full of water, we pour into others, helping to fill the emptiness within them. We pour into our children, marriages, co-workers, friends, church and community. But, unfortunately, we have a tendency to do this while we find ourselves beginning to … Read more
“Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person’s everything.” —Unknown. Motherhood is love and selflessness in its purest form. A mother loves so hard and sacrifices so much to ensure her children are taken care of. Many moms make sure their children always have the latest and the best of everything… while they are still … Read more
Has life felt overwhelming lately? Are you trying to find a way to feel better about yourself so you have the motivation to achieve your goals? We’ve all been there. So, today, we are going to do something about it! We are going to help you understand the power of affirmations and mantras. These simple, … Read more
Have you ever experienced being ignored? When you asked a question, did no one bother to give you a response? When you texted someone, did you have to wait for days before getting a reply? We understand how you feel. No one likes to be ignored! But don’t worry, we have a great collection of … Read more
Losing a job can be a terrifying thing. Thoughts about how to pay the rent or mortgage or put food on the table add pressure. A person who is the family’s sole source of income can feel even more overwhelmed. Added to this stress is the feeling of failure that many experiences, even if the … Read more
In today’s day and age where everything can be Googled, it seems many people have forgotten the power of words. In particular, not everyone knows how to use words to control situations and get what they want. Some may think that being straightforward is the only way or that it’s just not worth it if … Read more
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another.” I believe this quote by Alfred Adler perfectly represents what empathy should look like. In other words, to empathize means to put aside your views, opinions, and impressions so that you can create enough … Read more
To make it in a man’s world, I’ve had to play by his rules. But I’m realizing that there’s nothing wrong with the differences delineating woman from man and I‘m ready to embrace myself fully! The problem is, I’ve been suppressing my “woman-ness” to be successful for so long, I’m not sure how to give off the right amount of feminine … Read more