I’ve realized that declutter is a form of therapy. When I suddenly find myself compelled to clean out a closet, clear out a drawer, or cull out keepsakes, I know I’m doing emotional rumbling. I learned this from my mother. When she rumbles, she moves furniture. During especially difficult times she is known to change …
The thought of priorities, and our love-hate relationship with them as women, has been on my mind. I’m speaking about it to a church women’s conference this week, and feel to hit on a few key points that have troubled me. Like, which priorities are key for me, for my family, right now, and how …
As some of you know, I recently came face to face–somewhat unwillingly–with one of my Bucket List/Life Dream/Why Not? items. Let me give you the backstory. Several months ago, Studio 5 challenged we core contributors to do a “Never Ever”–something we’ve never done before but wanted to. I’d always wanted to sing with a jazzy, …
I’ve been thinking this week about hope, and discouragement, and what makes both a part of our lives. Because I’m speaking at a women’s retreat this week about this, it’s been sitting on my soul. The director of the event sent me questionnaire responses from the attending women. The information floored me. Their trials ranged …
Valentine’s Day which means you’ll be thinking of love. But how about LOVE-ing your life? Do you? You can. Right now, where you are, with your current situation. That’s what I teach people to do with Back to Basics principles. You CAN live a more purposeful, organized, and joyful life. As a national speaker, bestselling author, …
Last week I had two opportunities to face and embrace my fears. First, I was invited to be the self-help guest on Studio 5’s LIVE baby shower show–I’d never done a live one before! AND do the keynote for the Success Summit women’s conference. Seriously, I felt so nervous about both–as in, wake up …
[Studio 5 Viewers–as I shared, click on the link below to get your free ticket–only 10 FREE tickets, click quick!] Failure is part of the life package deal. But sometimes we can beat ourselves up over our perceived “fails” until we can’t move forward. That’s not good. Until you connect with amazing women. Fabulously, 25 amazing …
Christmas was fabulous, let’s just be clear about that. And then, that night, I slept 10 hours. Each year I underestimate what the month of December takes out of me. But what did I do? I got up and started cleaning, clearing, and organizing with vigor, wanting to get the post-holiday bombshell house back to …
Can you believe it’s finally here? Take a deep breath, and savor what is. Those things that are still unfinished will get finished to the degree they need to be. Delegate what you can, let go of what isn’t essential, and focus on what matters most. Being present is more important than any other present. …
Is it possible to put Christmas and peace in the same sentence? As a somewhat functioning woman, wife, and mother, I’m here to say absolutely— BUT it takes a little focus (and a very big stick…) In order for me to find those moments of clarity and calm—amidst the swirling vortex of a family of …
