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…
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The Power of Pumpkin Spice
Fall is just around the corner again, and you know what that means — it’s pumpkin spice season! I know … you’re either rolling your eyes, giddy with excitement, or couldn’t care less. But stick with me here, because we should all be paying attention. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying the POWER…
An All Too Familiar Place – Break Out of the Norms You Set for Yourself
I had to take a forced break from my usual live broadcast and my newsletter topic plan this past week due to my mother being in the hospital. Between both my parents, other family members, and one of my children’s childhood spent in hospitals, I’ve been here all too many times. HERE is disrupted, in…
How To NOT Quit on Yourself
When you’re working towards a goal, quitting often seems like the easy way out. Everyone wants to throw in the towel sometimes — when the going gets tough, when you hit a hiccup, or when you’re just not feeling up to it. Getting up every day, chugging along, and doing what it takes — no…
Shifting Gears to Fulfill a Childhood Dream
No role models. No expectation to even go to college. A dream beaten out of him. And yet, this dream did not entirely disappear, and now this man is able to say, “Finally, I am free of this, and I can go after something I’ve always wanted.” Car mechanic shifts gears, becomes a doctor at…
