We all face moments in our lives that bring us to our knees. Perhaps it’s from a divorce, burnout, job loss, grief, or simply feeling lost and disconnected from who we are.

Reading is often touted as a fundamental skill, essential for learning and communication, but its benefits extend far beyond basic literacy. It is a powerful tool for personal growth, emotional development, and overall well-being. Engaging regularly with books can transform your life in profound and enduring ways.  Here’s a question: Did you add reading to your list of 2025 goals? 

How do you start your day?  Do you get up and meditate?  Or wobble into the kitchen to brew your morning cup of coffee?  Or do you hit the snooze button on the alarm?  Did you know that how we start our day often sets the tone for the hours that follow? The first 20 minutes after we wake up are especially crucial, as they can significantly influence our mindset, productivity, and overall well-being. Here’s why paying attention to how you begin your day can make a substantial difference in your life.

Life-changing events happen, and they tend to happen when we least expect it.  Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a career shift, a major health diagnosis, or any other significant upheaval, these events can shake our foundation and often strip away the confidence we once held. In the aftermath, it can feel like starting from scratch, standing at the base of a mountain looking up, wondering how we ever reached the summit before. I know this is how I felt when I left my seventeen-and-a-half-year marriage and had to literally start over with not much to my name.  Fortunately, rebuilding confidence is not only possible; it's a crucial step in moving forward. Here’s how you can start that journey:

I hope this message finds you well and ready to embrace a fresh perspective! Today, I want to share a powerful concept with you—one that could dramatically shift how you view life's ups and downs: Life happens for you, not to you. You see, I was listening to an instructor for an online course when he made this prophetic statement. And the more I thought about it, I realized that he was right. At the end of the day, it is all about our mindset when we react to the lemons that life can throw at us. Let's take a deeper dive into this statement.

The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, celebration, and connection. It’s a season of twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and cherished memories with loved ones. But behind the cheerful façade, there’s a hidden reality that too often goes unnoticed: for many, the holidays are a time of fear and isolation.

Did YOU know that your story holds incredible power. It’s more than a series of personal experiences—it’s a way to connect, inspire, and create something meaningful. By following the principles of BUILD—Boldness, Uniqueness, Inspiration, Leadership, and Determination—you can transform your journey into a thriving business that makes a difference in the lives of others. Let’s dive into the “BUILD” concept!

A recent article by U.S. News & World Report confirms what many of us many suspect – many Americans are experiencing loneliness.  Here is a quick look at their results: “About one in three U.S. adults say they feel lonely at least once a week while 30% of those responding from ages 18-24 say they feel lonely every day or several times a week.”[1]

The popular TLC show, “Sister Wives,” has sparked extensive conversation about polygamy, narcissism, and the dynamics of healthy relationships. Kody Brown, the family’s patriarch, has long been a vocal advocate for polygamy, often quoting that “love should multiply.” Over the years, Kody expanded his family from one wife to four, fathered eighteen children, and now finds himself back with just one wife. What led to this change?

Fans of TLC’s “Sister Wives” are getting a deeper look into the unraveling of Kody’s polygamous relationships, with three of his four wives now having separated from him. As with many relationship breakups, the blame game has taken center stage, making it even more challenging when children are involved.

As most of us already know, October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.  This is the time when some light is shed on this very dark topic in an effort to bring awareness and education to stop the abuse.  Domestic abuse, also known as domestic violence, is a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure, or wound someone. Domestic abuse can occur within a range of relationships including married couples, cohabiting couples, or dating couples, and can affect individuals regardless of age, gender, economic standing, or sexual orientation.

No, I am not talking about the “F” word that rhymes with duck but the other “F” word that can be debilitating and paralyzing.  That word is “FEAR”.  How many times has this kept you from living your best life?  It kept me paralyzed for many years until I decided to end an abusive marriage.  Taking that step propelled me into a new life filled with wonderful and sometimes challenging experiences.  Let’s look at what “fear” is and what we can do to overcome it.

Have you noticed when scrolling social media that the words “gaslighting” and “narcissism” seem to constantly appear?  Or perhaps listen to the news, particularly political news, and we hear or see gaslighting and narcissism in action.  So then what exactly is narcissism, and can it be prevented?

Have you ever felt stuck?  Stuck in your job?  Stuck in your relationships?  Stuck in life?  I know I have!  In fact, I have worked with spiritual, business and health coaches as my goal is to continually work on me.  But what about you?  Have you ever worked with a coach? Let’s delve into the world of coaching and look at how having a coach can benefit you.

In the intricate tapestry of life, self-worth forms the foundation upon which our emotional well-being rests. However, there are moments when this foundation crumbles under the weight of challenges, setbacks, or self-doubt. Rebuilding your self-worth is not only possible but also a transformative journey towards empowerment.