Category Archives: Stress

More Joy in the World

Posted on July 5, 2020 by

“My hope is that you will harness your education, your creativity and your valor, your voice, your vote — reflecting on all that you’ve witnessed and hungered for, all that you know to be true — and use it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Inspiration, Integrity, Making a Difference, Proactive, Stress | Tagged , , , , | 16 Comments

A Place of Comfort

Posted on September 8, 2018 by

“The path of least resistance has a lot going for it. The comfort zone isn’t where you lose yourself. It’s where you find yourself.” ― Meghan Daum We often talk nowadays about the need to get out of our comfort … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad days, Comfort, Leading Ourselves, Nature, self-care, Stress, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

What If?

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

“What if you began to expect the best from any situation? Isn’t it possible that you could write new chapters in your life with happy endings? Suspend your disbelief? Take a leap of faith? After all, what have you got … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, God, Motivation, Running, Self-compassion, Stress, Weight | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

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

Life is an Adventure: Ann

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

“Let go of your baggage so you can see how far you can fly.” – Ann Ann is one of my role models. She exercises, eats healthy food, takes steps to improve herself, and enjoys hiking in mountains. But she … Continue reading →

Posted in Body, mind, spirit, Challenges, Empowerment, Encouragement, Gratitude, Healthy living, Inspiration, Job loss, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, positive-thinking, Proactive, self-care, Self-compassion, Stress, Weight, wellness, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Eyes of Faith

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

“A positive attitude is something everyone can work on, and everyone can learn how to employ it.” – Joan Lunden In March, I lost my job on the very day that my Mom’s health took a turn for the worse. … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, caregiving, faith, Gratitude, Job loss, positive-thinking, Stress | Tagged , , , , , , | 17 Comments