“I don’t like who I am.” “I have low self-esteem.” “I take care of everyone else’s needs but neglect my own.” Self-esteem is your overall opinion of yourself based on how you feel about yourself, life experiences, and your relationships with others. Healthy self-esteem is key to a productive life. A low opinion of yourself […]
3 Ways to Shut Off Your Brain So You Can Actually Get To Sleep Tonight!
When I don’t get good sleep, I’m short with anyone standing between me and the coffee pot in the morning. I’m not able to problem-solve at work and I feel overwhelmed by challenges or even the normal daily demands. And, I drive home, rubbing my head, counting the hours to bedtime, vowing to get sleep […]
How To Get More Done In An Hour Than You Usually Do All Day
The worst part about not getting everything done is the guilt. Feeling like I should have. Why didn’t I? How will I? Get. It. All. Done. Productivity among office workers in the United States has dropped by 30% in the last decade. Why? Text messages. E-mail alerts. Facebook notifications. Repeat. So, the secret to getting […]
Uncertainty
“Spread love everywhere you go, let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Mother Teresa The whispers of grey in my curls are a soft reminder of approaching middle age. Being 38 years old I am well aware 40 is around the corner. I do not know quite what to think […]
Make 2018 your year to get out of debt!
Here is the imperfect story of how my husband and I paid off $60,000 of debt in one year . But before I begin… The reason I am sharing this The reason I wanted to share about our progress (even though we haven’t reached our goal yet) is two-fold: 1) I am always encouraged […]
Oh no what did they just say?!? 3 simple ways to be a better listener (and not miss anything!)
Becoming a better listener takes a lot of effort, practice, and patience. But one of the best gifts we can give a friend is taking the time to truly listen to them. Some of us are born with the gift of listening ears. Others need a little practice to develop the skill of listening. So, […]