Happy Father’s Day to all those who are fathering out there in every way. Such an important role! In honor of this day, I want to put your attention on action. An action is a thing that is done, not just spoken or thought about. While thinking and planning are crucial, they only form the…
Following Your Passion
The Cost of Becoming the Boss
If you’re anything like most ambitious people, you had big dreams of becoming the boss one day. You wanted to be the one to call the shots. You couldn’t wait for your ideas to take center stage. The idea of one day answering only to the big shots (or no one at all!) fired you…
Try This Spring Cleaning Mind Trick
Spring has sprung in my part of the world, and new beauty is blooming all around us. The weather is not exactly cooperating with my sunny disposition this week, but, I’m ushering in new beginnings nonetheless. It’s that time of year again to clear the clutter! You might’ve guessed it, but I’m not just referring…
What Are You Mothering?
Last weekend, we celebrated Mother’s Day, a joyful holiday that can also be difficult for many people, especially if you didn’t have the ideal mother, miss your mother, or wish you or your partner could be a mother. There’s no denying that “mother” comes with a lot of feelings: good, bad, and complicated. In navigating…
Congratulations To The Graduates!
It’s graduation season, which is always an exhilarating time of year. Whether you have a loved one graduating (like I do!), your Facebook feed is filled with proud parent posts, or you’re catching glimpses of graduates donning caps and gowns on campuses in your town, you can’t miss it. I’m incredibly proud of my daughter…
Have You Reached Your Expiration Date?
My family often teases me because I tend to overlook expiration dates. I’m not going around guzzling sour milk, but I might add a dollop of sour cream to my potato before noticing it expired last month. The other day, they made fun of me over a jar of olives I should’ve tossed weeks ago.…