You see it all the time - photos and stories showcasing someone's yearlong journey towards a better body transformation. Before and after photos of a more slender, or more muscular, body shape. Then they chronicle how they came to the end of their journey - the sacrifices they made, the time they spent at the … Continue reading Why Transformations Should be More than just Physical
Fact or Fiction
Are you “Stuck?”
Have you ever felt like you were stuck, unable to move closer toward a goal of yours or on the other hand, further away from a situation you knew was bad for you? Was it as though you were unable to make a decision one way or another that would have actually MOVED you in … Continue reading Are you “Stuck?”
How to Squash the Voice of our Enemy known as ‘Self-Doubt’
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWGQ259 Writing has always been a passion of mine, but for years on end, I kept telling myself that I didn't have anything to write about, that I didn't have a story-line that anyone would find interesting, let alone pay to read. So, like everything else that we doubt in our lives, I put my … Continue reading How to Squash the Voice of our Enemy known as ‘Self-Doubt’
A Story from the Heart
I haven't written in awhile. Life has been hectic, kids have been busy, work has been nearly unmanageable, yet those are not the reasons why I haven't written. I wish I could blame writer's block or boredom or laziness, but I can't. Words are often a way to share one's most inner thoughts, feelings, beliefs...and … Continue reading A Story from the Heart
Are you Comfortable with being YOU?
How many times have you heard self-proclaimed identity experts exclaim "be true to you- own who you are?" And how many times have you sat there contemplating whether or not you "owned" your unique identity, your unique existence? Did you slowly tear yourself down, wishing for things to be different: your hair, your figure, your … Continue reading Are you Comfortable with being YOU?
I am NOT a Perfect Parent
I am NOT a perfect parent. Some days I don't even think I pass as a good parent. With the nagging, and yelling, and pleading I swear there are moments where an innocent bystander on the side of the road could fill in for me and do better then I could. The pressures of being … Continue reading I am NOT a Perfect Parent
Fact or Fiction: The Fear of Failure Can Be Paralyzing?
FACT. How many times have you wanted to try something new? Learn something new? Move somewhere new? Date someone new? Yet for some reason you couldn't quite get yourself to take the risk, couldn't quite get yourself to throw caution to the wind and just go for it. The fear of failure, or possibly of … Continue reading Fact or Fiction: The Fear of Failure Can Be Paralyzing?
Fact or Fiction: Finding Healthy Snacks for on the go is Possible?
Fact. Two years ago, the answer would have been fiction, but after literally years of researching and trying out different snacks, I have finally found it possible to eat clean while on the road. Though what works for me, may not work for you, it's all about options and the ability to switch out one … Continue reading Fact or Fiction: Finding Healthy Snacks for on the go is Possible?
Fact or Fiction: Being a Mom is Hard Work?
Fact. No matter if you are a stay at home mom, a working mom, a step mom, you name it - if you have the title of "MOM" in any way, shape, or form then you've got your work cut out for you. The joys of being a parent are endless, the feelings of love … Continue reading Fact or Fiction: Being a Mom is Hard Work?
Fact or Fiction: Holding on to Anger is Detrimental to your Health?
FACT. We've all been hurt before and have held onto that toxic emotion for days, weeks, months or even years, and sometimes rightfully so. But is the bottled up anger actually causing undue stress to your body? Is the inability to move past the hurt taking up precious emotional and mental space that could be better used … Continue reading Fact or Fiction: Holding on to Anger is Detrimental to your Health?