The New Year is almost here and social media is buzzing with conversation about the challenges of 2020 and the hope of 2021. The chatter about New Year’s resolutions has also begun. We are assessing our goals, prepping our vision boards, and ready to move forward. But what about the goals and aspirations of 2020
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Dec
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We can’t understand who we are or who we are destined to be, without briefly looking in the rearview mirror to gauge our position and purpose on the road of life. This Friday is my birthday, and I’ve been doing some reflecting. Over the years, I have realized that who I am, is housed within
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Dec
Dec
This holiday season is different. Not horrible, not great, not a “new normal,” but…different. My family and I still put up the Christmas tree before Thanksgiving. We still have the tree lights glowing at night. We are still discussing our gift wish list. We are still watching holiday shows that make us smile. But like
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I’ve spent a good chunk of 2020 feeling less connected to the women that I call friends. I think we have taken this pandemic-related “social distancing” mandate to an extreme, and have become “relationally disconnected.” Because we can’t hang out in person, we have fallen into a rhythm of not communicating at all. This new
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Nov
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In March of 2020, I recorded a podcast episode titled “Challenged, But Still Chosen.” This episode detailed the struggles I was facing, while figuring out who I wanted to be in the podcasting world. It also addressed the challenges of taking on a new role, and feeling overwhelmed by it. I went back and listened
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Nov
Nov
I normally post the blog on Wednesday, but since today is Election Day, I wanted to greet you with some strategies for stress. Not just any type of stress, but the stress that many of us have been experiencing this election season. Every election season has its share of drama and negativity, but this one
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Oct
Oct
As a powerful woman, I’ve been guilty of looking in the mirror and finding fault instead of acceptance. I’ve engaged in internal dialogues that have been degrading, rude, punitive, and judgmental. If I were to treat other people the way I used to treat myself, they would have bailed on me a long time ago.
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Do you feel like you’re walking the tightrope of life? Are you afraid that the slightest misstep will send you tumbling down and wreck your progress? I used to feel that way too. I was sold on the concept of “balancing” life, career and relationships. I stayed on that tightrope for quite a few years
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Oct
Oct
Yesterday was my anniversary! And I’m in the mood to talk about LOVE. Not just the feeling, but the action. As my husband and I reflect on and refresh our marriage, I thought I’d share our story and a glimpse into our glories. When I met my husband, I wasn’t looking for love. I was
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Oct
Oct
Your mind requires intentional health, wellness, and fitness practices, just like your body. For some reason, many of us neglect the fitness of our minds, and that is hurting us. It’s hindering our ability to flex our mental and emotional muscles when the challenges of life arrive. Even though our brain is not literally a