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: 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
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
Recently, someone asked me a question that stumped me for a minute.
“What inspires you?”
My mind actually went blank and I didn’t have a quick answer. Because honestly, lately, I haven’t been giving a lot of thought to being inspired.
Most of the time, I’m so busy crossing things off my to-do list and … Read more
Inside: How to raise a strong daughter and help her develop strong self-esteem.
Growing up, I was your classic, painfully awkward, self-conscious, and insecure teenage girl. It didn’t help that by seventh grade, I measured six-feet, hated my body, and battled acne.
Sure, some of that was just part of growing up. But part of … Read more
Inside: The important thing to remember about family dinner time. Hint, it’s not what the experts tell you.
“A family who eats together, stays together.”
I read this quote on a blog explaining why family dinner time at the table is so important.
Great. Another reminder of yet another area in which I feel like … 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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