Inside: How to turn your grievances into gratitude and develop a better gratitude practice.
While mowing last week, I was grumbling and grousing to myself about the fact that I have to mow. I do this every time I mow; gripe and complain to myself.
It’s my airing of grievances, if you will. I air … Read more
Inside: Setting personal growth goals in midlife.
I’m going to get real here. Midlife has thrown me some curve balls. I never anticipated a midlife transition, yet here I am.
What do I mean by midlife transition?
I mean that I’ve reached a place in life where I’m beginning to dig deep into some … Read more
Inside: Mindset matters. Develop a positive mindset for a happier life and to reach your goals.
Have you ever been around someone that always sees the glass as half-full? No matter what? I’m guessing most of us have.
And did you also notice that this person seems to sail through life, too? Nothing gets him … Read more
Inside: Showing gratitude for the simple things can be easier said than done. Here’s two easy ways but impactful ways to change your view.
I’ll be honest. I’m one of those people that gripes when someone is driving super slow and I can’t zip around them. I snip at my family when they interrupt me … Read more
Inside: A family history of weight loss obsession leads to a constant battle against negative body image.–
Weight has always been an ongoing issue for the women in my family. Actually, it’s been more than an issue. It’s been an obsession; a very unhealthy one.
When I think back to all of the “heavy” … Read more
Inside: The unexpected ways breast cancer taught me how live a better life.
The day before my 41st birthday, the doctor confirmed the spot on the mammogram was, in fact, cancer. Happy birthday to me.
Now five years later, I’m in remission with No Evidence of Disease (NED.) July 1 marks my 5th… Read more
Failure. It’s one of our biggest fears in life. It’s also one of the biggest reasons we get stuck. I get it. No one likes to fail. Been there – done that. It feels awful. Yes, failure can crush our confidence if we let it. But what if we took a different view on failure? … Read more
Abundance. One of my favorite words. Around here, we love to yell “Abundance!” and high five each other when something good happens. That’s because over the past few years, we’ve learned to develop an abundance mindset for a happy life. You can develop and abundance mindset, too.
Why do we do this – focus on … Read more
Can failure actually help you succeed? Do you think failure is a gift? How do you view failure? In recent years, I’ve changed my view on failure. If you’ve struggled with failure and it’s holding you back, changing your view on failure can help you get unstuck. I’ll tell you how.
You see, several years … Read more
Are you a goal setter? Do you believe in setting goals with your partner with a unified focus?
Over the past few years, we’ve made great strides together in setting goals, intentions and adopting a growth mindset. In fourteen years of marriage, my goals and expectations of marriage have certainly evolved – in a good … Read more
Breathe and Reboot defines my life; it’s my process; my mantra.
You see, for years, I struggled. I struggled with balance. Struggled with weight. And with work. Also, parenting. I struggled to keep my house clean, with my child’s homework, with staying on top of the laundry, remembering to pay the bills and what to … Read more
These strategies for a simple Christmas will help you avoid the seasonal stress madness this year.
Scrolling through Facebook the other day, I noticed a picture of a Christmas Tree in my friend’s feed. Looks like the local retailers are already at it.
And even though, technically, Christmas is right around the corner, it still … Read more
Christmas and birthdays make me panic.
It’s not because of the hustle and bustle. Nor is it because of the commitments, the overwhelm, or the money we spend. (Although, those do cause some angst, if I’m honest.)
What really makes me stress during the holidays and on birthdays is trying to find cool and useful … Read more
Do you ever feel like you need a quiet space in this incredibly noisy world? With all the chatter and chaos coming at us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and even lost.
Since turning 40, I’ve discovered a great way to deal with some of the midlife changes: keeping a journal.
Journaling has become … Read more
Searching for a fun gift for one of your wine loving friends? Finding the right gifts for wine lovers can be a daunting, even when you’re a wine lover, too.
I’m no wine expert. But I do love wine, as do many of my friends. So one of my super powers is finding gifts for … Read more
Inside: On dealing with unwelcome and sometimes unflattering attention as a tall girl….and two valuable lessons I’ve learned from being a tall woman.
I looked across the bar area of the restaurant and saw that guy. The guy that I had been noticing around town. He smiled and waved me over. My stomach fluttered.
We … Read more
Inside: These simple daily practices will help you manage stress during those overwhelming seasons of life.
Five years ago, I sat fidgeting in the doctor’s office, waiting for biopsy results. I already knew before I heard the words.
“It’s breast cancer.”
Feeling numb, I looked back and forth from the doctor to the nurse while … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re screwing it all up, despite the fact that you’re trying your best?
Me too.
That’s why I try to be intentional about loving life and being real. This is where I share stories, strategies and resources about breathing and rebooting through life’s messy moments. That means being intentional with thoughts, words and actions and loving the journey while you are in it.
Stop waiting for everything to be perfect! Because it’s never gonna be perfect. Life gets messy, yes. But you can always Breathe and Reboot.
One thing my readers love most is when I share my “not-so-perfect” moments with honesty (and sometimes humor), so that’s what I do.
I also love finding practical resources to stop staying stuck and move forward in life.
I don’t know about you, but now and then I like to be reminded that life isn’t perfect and there is beauty in the mess. Sometimes, we just have to look for it.
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