Being Present for a More Peaceful Life

You may have already heard about the many benefits of present moment thinking. When you live in the present, the many stressors of the mind do not bother you. You aren’t thinking about tomorrow or yesterday – just now, and this helps with a more peaceful life in the long run. If you’ve ever tried … Read more

It’s okay to be Flawsome

Flawsome – you may never have heard that term before, but it is a perfectly good way to describe the way I feel many days. I know I am flawed, but I also know that I am a daughter of the Creation, so that makes me awesome. Flawsome – a combination of flawed and awesome. … Read more

Use Gratitude to Create Positivity

Consistent gratitude is one of the most powerful tools that you can use to propel yourself into a brighter, more positive  tomorrow. Don’t think that gratitude is a magical shortcut to all things positive. Gratitiude alone doesn’t necessarily create any changes outside of yourself. What it can do, however, is open you up to other … Read more

Homemade Appreciation for a More Peaceful Life

Think back to when you were a child in elementary school, and you got to go to art class.  You did “art projects” and sometimes, you even made gifts for holidays.  I remember making cute doily looking picture frames for Mother’s Day and popsicle stick frames for Father’s Day, and getting some goofy looking photo … Read more

Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week

Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week Each week we will be sharing a new affirmation.  The introductory information will remain the same, but if you are new to affirmations, please check out the first two sections on “What is an Affirmation?” and  “How to Practice Your Affirmation.” If you regularly read … Read more

Superfoods for a Better You

What is a superfood, you ask? According to Health.com, “Though there is no legal or medical definition, superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them are healthier and thinner than … Read more

Get Rid of the Triggers!

Do you ever try to say what it is you do in less than fifteen seconds?  Some coaches call that your elevator speech.  It is supposed to describe just enough of what you do that people will want to know more about you.  How would you answer the question “what do you do” in fifteen … Read more

Coming Soon: Tools for a Peaceful Life

Do you remember learning multiplication as a child? I really struggled with some of the times tables, but some of them just made perfect sense. I obviously practiced the ones I liked because they made me feel smarter. That’s kind of how life works. “All things multiply themselves. Worry multiplies reasons to worry. Fear multiplies … Read more

What Your Dog Wants You to Know About Using Social Media

Thank you again, W. Felderman for another guest post while I’m traveling   What Your Dog Wants You to Know About Using Social Media Social media is a wonderful way to stay in touch with family and friends, but it can have its downside. Numerous studies suggest that overdoing it on Facebook or similar sites … Read more

Swapping Skills: Benefit by Trading Your Experience

Thank you to W. Fielderman for the guest post: Swapping Skills: Benefit by Trading Your Experience With Others One wonderful thing about life is that each of us has our own unique skills and areas of expertise. Maybe you bake better than anyone you know and you can wash a car in 45 minutes flat. … Read more