Let’s talk about your goals

Let’s talk about your goals

I am working on a goal-setting program, and I have spent a lot of time with just starting. How do you set goals if you have no idea what you want, especially if you don’t allow yourself to want for more than you currently have? This is a challenge for me. My idea of...
What is the cost of not taking care of yourself?

What is the cost of not taking care of yourself?

On an airplane, you are told to put your oxygen mask on before assisting others. This makes sense; if you can’t breathe, you can’t help others. This analogy couldn’t be more accurate for life; however, we forget this crucial instruction. In our everyday life, we...
Failing is not a bad word!

Failing is not a bad word!

From an early age, we are taught that failure is something that shouldn’t happen. In school, we do everything we can do not to fail. Winning is celebrated in sports and awards are given out for the best grades. However, I have yet to see an award ceremony that...
Emotional Triggers: What sets you off?

Emotional Triggers: What sets you off?

I’ve been giving it a lot of thought about what sets me off. My ex-to-be and I are doing divorce differently; for the most part, we get along though there are still times when he pisses me off. One of my big triggers is that he works around me. I think we have decided...
I am THAT mom

I am THAT mom

Do you ever wonder if you are missing something? I do. Sometimes when I am around a group of moms, I seem to be the standout. Not because I am the most amazing mom, the most patient or nice, but because I am not. I have my moments. For the most part, I think I am a...