There are a lot of sources from which we can derive self-confidence. Paying attention to our appearance and health; excelling at work or in business; being the best daughter, sister, mother, friend we can be; volunteering in the community; mastering … Continue reading
This year, I wanted to start being more intentional about reflecting on my life and work. How else will I know if I’m making progress on the goals, dreams and opportunities I have for my life? I loved doing my annual review of 2011 (here … Continue reading
I’ve been practicing communicating my feelings and needs as part of my journey to do everything in love. Some days, I am able to summon up the courage to put it all out there and say what I feel to get what I need. Even if/when the … Continue reading
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. - Plato My family is in town this week. I’ve been at my mom’s house all weekend visiting with my grandmother, sister, aunt and cousins. Lots of laughter and eating and cooking and loving has … Continue reading
A few days ago, I opened up my daily dose of love and this quote punched me in the gut: We are not responding to this instant, if we are judging any aspect of it. The ego looks for what to criticize. This always involves comparing with the … Continue reading
Right now, I’m reading Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg. It was recommended by Gwen Bell as a tool to improve your communication skills. (If you are not reading Gwen Bell, you are missing out. Her writing has inspired me to think about my life, work and relationships … Continue reading
Today, I am 29 years old. Although it’s New Year’s Eve, my birthday feels very calm this year. I have no real plans other than going out dancing until I break a sweat. “Do you have a date?” Grama asked me on the phone today. … Continue reading
This post is part of the Annual Review/Preview we are doing here on the blog to help us reflect on 2011 and plan for an amazing 2012. Learn more and sign up to join us if you want. You can also post your … Continue reading
This post is part of the Annual Review/Preview we are doing here on the blog to help us reflect on 2011 and plan for an amazing 2012. Learn more and sign up to join us if you want. You can … Continue reading
This is the announcement post for the Annual Review/Preview we are doing here on the blog to help us reflect on 2011 and plan for an amazing 2012. You are invited to join us to journal and/or blog your reflections! You can … Continue reading
Over the past four years, I’ve developed quite a few blogs for my personal and professional development. I’ve also helped others launch their own websites as well. I’m no web design guru, but I can figure out how to get a … Continue reading