Category Archives: Proactive

Moments of Happiness

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

“Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It’s the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events. Joy comes in sips, not gulps.” – Sharon Draper “My mother is a big believer … Continue reading →

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Still Unwritten

Posted on February 25, 2017 by

“Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.” – Natasha Bedingfield Some years ago, I faced a milestone birthday. I thought, “If I’m ever going to get my teeth straightened, now is the time. It is less … Continue reading →

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Our Sisterhood Connections

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

“We don’t need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful.” – Taylor Swift I recently contributed a small piece to the book #Sisterhood Connection: A Year of Empowerment. It is ironic that my copy of … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Friendship, Making a Difference, Proactive, self-care, Stress, Women | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

A Fighter Dancing Through the Fire: Lindsey

Posted on November 6, 2016 by

“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” – Nora Ephron It would be understandable if my friend Lindsey felt sorry for herself. But she doesn’t. Until she turned 13, Lindsey’s life was like that of most … Continue reading →

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A Tool to Shape A Life

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

“This pouring thoughts out on paper has relieved me. I feel better and full of confidence and resolution.” – Diet Eman Journaling expert Dawn Herring invited me to write a blog post on life lessons that I’ve gained from journaling. The … Continue reading →

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Making the Commitment

Posted on July 6, 2014 by

“Commitment fuels action. Get clear about what you want to do and why you want to do it. Take action. Your time is now!” – Julie Connor, author We are past the midpoint of 2014. How are you doing on … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Healthy living, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, self-care, Weight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Time to Reflect

Posted on May 16, 2014 by

“Alone time is when I distance myself from the voices of the world so I can hear my own.” – Oprah Winfrey Recently I had sinusitis and bronchitis. Congestion, coughing, and difficulty breathing made me lethargic, and I laid around, … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Healthy living, Proactive, self-care, Solitude | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments