14 ways to be kind to yourself

14 ways to be loving, gentle and kind with yourself.

~Growth Mindset~ What You Focus on Grows

“Focus your energy on things you want to see grow.”

How to communicate effectively? – Pick a Color!

Dear Readers, This post was originally published in September 2018, but the content is still pretty relevant so wanted to bring it to light again — I have been thinking about writing this post for a while and today is the day! A warm welcome to the new bloggers on my site!:)  There are regular...

~ Just Pretty Things ~

Hello Dear Readers, Today, I thought I'd express myself with not so much words...but just 5 pretty things.  These are all pictures I took in various places and spaces, no filters. Hope you enjoy them! Pretty bowls & cups! Pretty pumpkins! Pretty peacock clock! Pretty Latte Art! Sky as it was, the day my child...

7 Practical Travel Tips – Lug Less, Roll More!

Rescheduled post: Originally published in 2018. Last year was THE most traveling I have ever done in one year. I had a total of about 15-16 trips, mostly business and a few pleasure. It was a whirlwind. I had switched jobs and came into this one knowing I would have to travel a bit. I...

MONEY ~ Start here ~

Hello dear readers - The best way to learn about something for me, is by either talking through it with someone or writing. So, today I chose to write about it and talk to YOU. Because, WHY NOT?:) I know money can be an uncomfortable topic for people to talk about. That is precisely why I want...

Let it go? Yes, please!

Hello Dear Readers, Looking at the title, if you started thinking about the song from the movie "Frozen", you wouldn't be the only one. https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZWZlaWh6dDhzOWFkbHl2am90bmVnamhhcWV2ZnJpNjBsaHAwZjA3MCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/igR5863TALcSk/giphy.gif Sooo, WHEN is it a good time to let it go? Usually, it is way before we actually decide to do it. (Yes, also the Frozen girl needed to let...

Three Days/Three Quotes Challenge ~ Day 1 ~

Thank you Becca for presenting this challenge to me. Readers, check out her blog, her posts are kind, thoughtful and creative:)  I have been MIA in the writing front for a few weeks, so I appreciated this little nudge! I have so many quotes I love, and I didn't want to lose track of them...

Leader or Follower?

Daily writing promptAre you a leader or a follower?View all responses Am I a leader or a follower? I would say I am both. Let me explain. I am what I need to be depending on the situation and what the best outcome is for the collective. It could be a project, a goal or...

Small Improvements: Top 9 Amazon Favorite Products That Will Make Your Life Easier

Daily writing promptWhat's one small improvement you can make in your life?View all responses I am all about taking small steps to continuously improve my life. I like convenience and making life easy, especially as a working mom. Time is so valuable. If I can save some time here and there to spend some time...

4 Interview Preparation Strategies & Steps That Help You Stand Out

Dear Readers, I know there has been a lot of layoffs recently, especially in the tech world. If you have been impacted by it, please have hope. Better days are coming. And even if you are just looking to make improvements in your daily communication and make small improvements in your daily work life, these...

Top 5 Five Memorable Fruits From Around the World

My Top 5 Most Memorable Fruits I have tried from around the world. In this post I share where I tried it & what my experience was.

How Much Does Freedom Cost?

Poem Dedicated to Freedom -- Silence of the lambs, Crackling through the storms. Deep forgotten painful history, Hidden behind carefully crafted prisms.

10 Inspiring Monday Motivational Quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh (Vol. 09)

Dear Readers, Warm welcome. Today, I have 10 quotes by Thich Nhat Hanh that encourages mindfulness and will inspire you to kick your week off right. I envision you sipping morning cup of your favorite drink and reading through these inspiring quotes. My hope for you is to draw some inspiration and motivation from them...

My Top 10 Week In Review – Sunday Summary (5/5/2024)

Dear Reader, How are you? Sharing my top 10 week in review for this past week. Didn't take as many pictures as I did the week before, but I did take some. Thought I'd share the beauty in every day life and spread some joy this Sunday! 1. Recovery: Week started well. I had a...

Learn to work harder on yourself than you do at your job

“Learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you work hard on your job you can make a living, but if you work hard on yourself you'll make a fortune.” -Jim Rohn What does that even mean? Who is Jim Rohn? For those that know Tony Robins - when he...

Quote That I Live By

Daily writing promptDo you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?View all responses "You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first." This is one of my favorite quotes I live by and think of often. If you aren't doing well yourself, you can't take care of...

Core Values, Intuition & Google Maps

Daily writing promptWhat gives you direction in life?View all responses What guides me in life? Hmm, this is a deep question. For the purpose of this post, I will keep it brief and go with top 3 three that come to mind. Let's dive in! 1. Core Values I have a set of values identified...

Mindless Scrolling

Mindless scrolling Endless trolling Have we been brainwashed? Or did we willingly give up our lives?

Feel Most Productive When I Help People & Add Value to Their Lives

When do you feel most productive? Dear Readers, Put some thought into this question, and, yes, I could have written about a number of different things, but, I will write about two things that are most important to me in terms of feeling productive. 1. When I help people reach their goals There is a...

10 Inspiring Monday Motivational Quotes (Vol. 08)

Dear Readers, Wam welcome. I envision you sipping morning cup of your favorite drink and reading through these inspiring quotes. My hope for you is to draw some inspiration and motivation from them to kick off your week right. Keep coming back to them and share it with a friend if you’d like. 1. “Remember...