How to Correct a Wrong Definition of Success
Even if, like me, you see areas where you feel like you are failing, be sure to acknowledge your success and not just your failures.
Life Skills
How to Deal with the Challenges of a Blended Family
I want to encourage you to take a look at the family that surrounds you. Each person is special and has a great deal to contribute.
Tips for Navigating an Adventurous Life
Whatever you are working toward, I wish you much luck and hope the journey brings you satisfaction.
Passion, Procrastination, and Positive Results
2021 has taught me to never give up on my dreams, no matter what they are or what others think about them.
Confidence, Coffee, and Christmas Presence
I hope the holiday will be a good one for you, and more than any present you receive, know that YOU are the gift the world needs.
Talents, a Train, and Trauma Survivors
No matter how you express it, you were created with a special something that makes you truly unique. When you figure out what that talent is and use it to make yourself and others happy, you are fulfilling your purpose.
Snowmen, Scrooge, and Self-Reliance
This week I want to talk about becoming self-reliant, which means doing as many things for yourself—by yourself—as possible…
Independence
Even though his mother declined his request to go overnight with his peers, he walked away from the conversation with confidence. Knowing what he could do to make the request a reality, he overcame his anxiety of asking for independence.
Adoptions, Apartments, and Alphabets
We should never stop dreaming, and we need to give ourselves permission to shoot for the moon.
Pet Names, Peers, and Podcasts
Max is one of the most popular names for a male pet, and I have lobbied to name several of our animals Max, only to be outvoted. So, what did I do?
