Today, for some reason, I am thinking about my youngest son a lot. His birthday is coming up and he will be 14 years old…my baby! As a teenager, he is in the mode of driving for his independence. I have to admit that I have my moments of feeling rejected by him because I…
I’m Falling Again!
OMG y’all…it’s Fall!! Oh, those Fall feelings I get. Do you get them as well? I do live in the south so it does take Fall a little longer to get here but I am so ready! It is my favorite time of year for so many reasons. I still get my house ready as…
Filters Necessary!
We cannot always control the things that happen outside of us. There are so many variables that are at play. So trying to control our health, wealth, successes or relationships will literally make us crazy at times. Every single thing can be done “right” and we still not get the outcomes we desire. We can…
The Impact of Willingness
Is anyone else out there feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Unmotivated or unhappy? Well you are not alone! That is for sure…. When I look at where I am and where this world is right now, I feel sad. I am constantly looking for signs that things are going to get better. Are we going in…
Yes, I talk to myself!
It is true! I do, even more so since the pandemic. One thing that I have learned in all this chatter is that the way that I talk to myself is actually the way I see myself. When I really paid attention to what I was saying to myself, I saw what I was doing…
Unmasking Humor
Humor is the quality of being amusing or funny. It is also when we comply to the wishes of someone in order to keep them content, no matter how unreasonable the wishes. There aren’t too many things that we can find humorous in this life today. The world is fighting a few pandemics at once….
Mindset is Everything!
Here is something that I have been learning about life while sitting at home more. We can actually start with little to nothing and end up with a lot! I have also seen that someone can have everything, lose it all, and rebuild…. When I think about all that I have been through and where…
How I Became My Number One
I am sure that someone has told you at least once that you have to love yourself. We have all heard that as part of a self improvement conversation right? Ok, so I don’t have to say that to you. I do wanna share with you why you really do need to put yourself first…
Be Optimistic…You are Thriving!
know in my heart that I am not merely surviving in this life…I am thriving! That I work to make sure of! That is my mindset. It does not mean that I am always winning, but it does mean that I am making the most of whatever goes on in my life. I am coming…
How are your Happy Hormones?
Doing a mental health check! How are your “happy hormones”? These are the hormones that promote positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure. How are they fairing in our current climate? I have to admit to you that mine are struggling! I have to make up my mind every morning to choose happiness, seek pleasure..be joyful….