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The danger of judging your goals based on your social media news-feed
If you're online then you know that many people are talking about eating healthier, getting fit and making lifestyle changes. You've seen it on your news-feed right? It's very important because if we don't take better care of ourselves we won't take good care of...
How to avoid last minute problems in reaching your goals
I was about 19 years old. I was asked to participate in a charitable walk-race. I had not done that previously and didn't know what to expect. I was asked to raise funds and told to dress light on the day of the race and wear comfortable shoes. The day of the race I...
How to avoid family problems when making major decisions?
When your spouse and age-appropriate children are included in major decisions that will affect not only you but the entire family, communication and clarity is vital. Do you see yourself in any of these scenarios? So you've decided to leave your job after 15 years and...
Be a leader not a crowd pleaser
Is saying No a struggle for you? I remember when it was for me. In my teens and 20's the thought of saying no to any request made me cringe until I reached a point where my inability to say no became harmful to my well-being. Since early on I was a leader. I was...
The ONE question that changed my life and can change yours
Grab a pad and pen and write down this ONE question: A year from now what step will you wish you had taken today? Whew! It's summer and the calendar clock is running down quickly. Soon we'll hear talk of holiday's, family gatherings, shopping, gift giving, church...
Courage is not the absence of fear
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.” ~ Mark Twain I love Mark Twain's quote because I have lived it many times. The understanding that courage is not the absence of fear but rather it's resistance to it -- mastery of it and just...
Discover your unique voice and find your focus
I had the pleasure to support an amazing and courageous woman through my coaching services. She had a great idea! She was very organized. She had her goals written out and the steps she needed to take. She was very clear about what needed to be done but she faced a...
Determination in the face of disappointment
Some of our greatest lessons are learned in the face of disappointment. Those lessons are the greatest because they are the most difficult, challenging and at times painful but they can also open opportunities of growth and reward in our lives. There have been many...
Incredible things happen when women support each other
I am a woman who believes 100% in the support of other women. It is not that I don’t support men or children, because as a sister to three brothers, and a wife to an amazing husband, and grandma to two beauties I sure do support men and children. I just firmly believe...
Feeling exasperated? Praying together can make a significant difference
I met up with a friend recently and she was exasperated. She’s an amazing woman with a beautiful family and a ministry she enjoys but she was feeling down. We’ve all been there right? I listened attentively as she poured out her heart. When she took a breath I said,...
Part 2- 7 Tips to Manage Your Time
In part 1 of 7 Tips to Manage Your Time I shared 4 of the 7 tips. If you missed it click HERE and read first. The tips that I shared were: 1. Stop hitting the snooze button 2. Set up your day, the day before 3. Turn off Facebook Notifications 4. Remove yourself...
7 Tips to Manage Your Time – part 1
So often we feel overwhelmed as women. We wear a lot of hats and operate in many roles. It's a privilege to do so but at times our schedules can feel so out of control and cause us to become overwhelmed. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are the piles on your desk growing?...
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