Ode to Aunt Sandra – An Unexpected Mentorship
It was asked as we were passing the mashed potatoes on turkey day. The seriousness of the question seemed to lose its weight when asked amongst servings of my mom’s side dishes. Nevertheless the question hung briefly in the balance of the occasion. Aunt Sandra was a relative I saw at annual holiday meals, weddings […]
Three Tips for a Clutter Free Mind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEqEiYsXLTE To most people it might look like an ordinary rubber-band ball that you pick up at the office supply store. To my overwhelmed pandemic-crazed mind it represented a huge breakthrough. I sat at my desk in January 2021 with my head in my hands, my mind completely frozen. With three businesses in three different […]
My Empty Nest Blunders
It hit me as soon as the wheels left the runway. The Florida coastline disappeared out my portal window, and like clockwork the first pangs of emptiness touched down in my heart. It was official. We were empty nesters. First our son graduated from high school and took off to Montana. Then within a couple […]
Building Your Self Discipline Muscles
Let’s be real. There’s nothing sexy about consistency. In fact it is rather mundane. That’s part of its mystery. Within the confines of the everyday lies the secret key to unlocking a life well lived. Yet only the few who purposefully pursue the path of a self disciplined life see it. These are the ones […]
Consistent Doesn’t Mean the Same – Getting Out of The Habit Rut
I am the Queen of Ruts. I find something I like and hunker down for the long haul. Consistency fits me like a well worn glove. It’s snug and warm, no need for replacing. There’s a caveat though. What if what I’m consistently doing day after day is no longer serving me? What if I […]