Sometimes self-care looks like a girls’ trip. I’ll say this and you’ll have to trust me on it – you need a girls’ getaway! It may take some time to plan it and get everyone on the same page. Or your friend group may pull something together really quickly and get the ball rolling. Whatever […] Read more…
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6 Movies Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Here’s what I’ve noticed. No matter the situation, there’s usually a song that fits just right. If you’re happy, sad, angry, or in love – there’s a song for every emotion, situation, or relationship. The same is true about movies. My girls and I have a girls’ trip planned in the next couple of weeks […] Read more…
14 Quotes to Live YOUR Best Life
Raise your hand if you’ve had moments where you struggle or feel uncertainty. That’s all of us, right? It’s part of life. How we get through it is what matters. Everyone has their own way of coping. One that works for me is remembering some powerful quotes that I keep in my back pocket. It’s […] Read more…
How to Make Feel-Good Goals
It’s January, which may mean you are setting new goals. I get it. The new year makes it feel like you must do some new things. Or at the very least, make some progress on the goals you’ve let fall off your radar a bit. I’ve got a few goals of my own. Some are […] Read more…
Why I’m Starting a Journal (and you should too)
Last year I read Alice Walker’s memoir Gathering Blossoms Under Fire. It’s a collection of her journal entries over several decades. It’s a beautiful glimpse at her life. It’s actually more of a glimpse because since it’s her journal, it’s actually intensely personal. We see so much of her life play out and how she […] Read more…
3 Reasons to Celebrate Yourself
When my kids do something I try not to lead with “I’m proud of you!” I try to remember first to ask “Are you proud of yourself?” It’s beautiful for people to be proud of you, but how you feel about yourself and what you accomplish is more important. So, I let them know that […] Read more…
15 Things Money Can’t Buy
Thanksgiving just came and went and before anyone had a chance to get seconds, we were already on to the crazy of Christmas. To be honest, Christmas talk started way back in October but it’s definitely in full swing now. It’s easy to get caught up too. All we hear about are sales and how […] Read more…
Out of Options So I Did This
We’ve all heard the saying “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” We hear it so much in terms of relationships. It’s true in so many other instances though. It home for me more recently in terms of my health. Doctor’s orders had me sitting out on something that I love. Of course, […] Read more…
5 Self-Care Myths Busted
Sometimes I think self-care gets a bad rap. It’s like it’s unrealistic or just woo-woo for some people. I don’t think it has to be either. I talk often about what self-care is but let’s talk about what it isn’t. There are a bunch of myths out there about self-care. Let’s debunk a few, shall […] Read more…
A Mantra To Live By
There are days that I question myself and what I’m capable of. I have a ton of goals and dreams and I sometimes wonder if they are possible for me. Sometimes I wonder if I can show up for myself in the way that I need to in order for some of these things to […] Read more…
