Ever think...wow, she's married already? Wow she got a promotion before me? Wow she's so far in her career? Wow she's so fit? Wow I wish I could be that ambitious? Wow they already have 2 kids? Wow she owns a home? Comparison is like stabbing yourself with hot pokers over and over. It's painful and ...
Why is Patience so Hard?
According to Psychology Today, it's not easy, but even a dog can do it... "My dog eats two meals a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. She is trained to sit until the bowl is on the floor before she leaps to start eating. She does it, but it is a ...
Will you ever catch the red dot?
There's something about that "red dot" that cat's can't help but run after. It's elusive. It's a chase. It's clever. And it's for a challenge. No matter how many times they fail or think they almost have it, they won't give up. Some are smart enough to realize the source of that red dot, and ...
Where does our confidence stem from?
Confidence. It's a bitch ain't it? It can either make you feel awesome or the complete opposite. You feel like you can conquer the world or the world is conquering you. It's tough to be confident every day or every moment or for all the moments that matter. We aren't perfect - and that's probably ...
Mother’s and Father’s Day – a regular ritual?
I was recently speaking to my hair stylist, mid-cut, and she mentioned that her family didn’t celebrate Mother’s Day. They celebrated Women’s Day in March, and ensured they gave care and appreciation for their parents on a regular basis, rather than celebrating extra once a year. This made me think…shouldn’t we all do this? Yes, ...
Every Ending Brings a New Beginning
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. What is it about endings in life that make things feel so scary? It is the unknown. If you are anything like me, endings of any kind are never easy. They suck actually. Just recently I had a new ending, one I wasn’t expecting for a little while. I totaled my ...
The Power of the Stubborn
Stubborn. Some call it a weakness, while others call it a strength. What is it though? Me, I hate to lose or not be the best at things. For example, when I was a kid, my brother would let me win at video games, and when I realized he was letting me win, it only hardened ...
Being in the moment
Have you ever been out with someone, and started planning the next time you were hanging out? Or thinking about the next meal you'll have later that day? Or what you're doing later that day or weekend? Raise your hand if you're guilty like me. It's nice to think ahead and explore the fun possibilities of ...
How you do anything is how you do everything
Written by contributing blogger, Kellie Knapp. I have heard this phrase several times in my life. Most recently, in the past week or two. It did not really register with me until recently though. What does this phrase really mean? How you handle the day-to-day challenges, situations, and tasks is how you handle everything in your life. ...
Don’t Let Your Light Go Out
We face a lot, each day. Some are minor, some feel unsurmountable. As mentioned in this post, it's ok to ask for help. But whether you seek out help, or do it on your own, there's another thing to consider. Keeping your head up. It's easy to feel frustrated, and overwhelmed. It's a lot harder, and takes ...