Inside: Five tips to deal with parenting struggles when you’re raising a nonconformist.
I’m a firm believer in letting kids express themselves. For the most part, I let my daughter dress how she wants. She is encouraged to make decisions for herself. We give her a lot of space and have worked hard to allow … Read more
Inside: A list of positive affirmations you can use to improve your mindset and start your day right.
Do you struggle to maintain a positive mindset? If so, I can relate. For years, I struggled with the ups and downs of my mindset. It was a long time before I realized how closely my thoughts … Read more
Scrolling through Facebook recently, I read a friend’s joke about self-improvement and personal growth. One of his friends commented in response, “Let me tell you about my vision board.”
Admittedly, I laughed, because it was funny. But also, admittedly, I nerd out when it comes to goals, personal growth, and taking action in my life. … Read more
Earlier this week, I spent the two-hour drive back home from Norman to Tulsa thinking about the upcoming year and how I could do more. Particularly, with simple acts of kindness and helping others.
You see, this past Christmas, I felt particularly grateful.
Grateful for my family. For our health. For all of the good … Read more
Inside: Tips on how to have fun again. In case you’ve forgotten.
I recently started meditating again. (Because that’s what the therapist said to do.)
No rushing to my computer first thing in the morning. No checking emails. Or scrolling through my phone. Instead, the first thing I do is … Read more
Joy. Do you have it? I think it’s hard sometimes, to feel joy on a regular basis. We’re distracted, rushed and overwhelmed. Running around, crossing things off our lists. Adding more things to the list. Trying to get by, keep up, stay afloat, manage the mess. Sometimes I think we’re trying so damn hard to … Read more
Do you ever stop and ask where you want to be in the next five years? Do you have five-year goals? Sure, it’s a common question you might get in a job interview, but it’s also a great question to ask yourself about your personal goals and life plan.
The thing is, not many of … Read more
Welcome to Breathe and Reboot, blog about getting real and living on purpose.
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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