Accepting Compliments Part One: What not to do… I get nervous when people express their esteem, respect, affection, or admiration for me. My usual response to compliments is to avoid them. That streak of color you see running to her car after she talks in front of people…yep that is me running away from compliments. I was […]
The Great Compliment Experiment: Part 2
Part 2: What to do What I learned about sidetracking compliments… (P.S. If you haven’t done so, read part one before continuing!) I have many areas of improvements. And even though it is hard to me to believe: even with my flaws I am loveable and worthy of another’s person’s praise. When I sidetrack compliments […]
The day I stopped letting the scale determine my worth
Most mornings people get up make some coffee, get dressed, eat breakfast, and brush their teeth. I do all the above and have added one very special activity to my morning routine…I examine the size of my body by standing naked in front of the mirror and jiggle my fat. A couple of weeks ago […]
If You Do This One Thing You WILL Achieve Your Goals This Year
I still remember late New Year’s day, 2010. Everyone was tucked in bed and I was sitting with my journal as a few goals for the year practically wrote themselves. They were stirring in me and I knew they were for the year ahead. Number one: travel to two countries for work or missions. It […]
Talking about the birds & the bees…with your husband :)
One day while watching an episode of “Say Yes to the Dress” I asked my husband, “What kind of wedding dress do you like?” Derrick replied, with a little twinkle in his eye, “the wedding dress that is on the floor.” After wedding sex is great. Sex after the honeymoon is great but at the […]
Grieving Through the Holidays
“Happy Holidays!” … As Thanksgiving quickly approaches we will find ourselves in the midst of preparing for the number one season with words that are full of joy: “merry, happy, jolly, joy, etc,” But what about the millions of people who find the Holiday Season very difficult? These words and this time can be very difficult […]