A couple of weeks ago someone told me that I was one of the most confident people that they’ve ever met. Needless to say, I took that as a huge compliment! It got me thinking…what does it mean to be confident and how can we grow our confidence if we aren’t as comfortable with being […]
Every now and then…
Every now and then, the universe sends you a day that just kicks your ass. Things don’t go well and there’s not really anything you can do about it. Well, I suppose there are a couple of things… First, you can be open. Hear what is being said, and learn from it. Even if it’s […]
What have you done for you lately?
Now that we’ve kicked off the #SummerOfAwesome, I’m wondering, what have you done for you lately? Have you started to come out of your shell? Has it felt scary or liberating, or maybe a little of both? Have you pushed yourself to learn how to work a room? This one may sound intimidating at first, […]
Independence Day
Today is Independence Day in the US. The day when we celebrate our independence as a nation. And it got me thinking and wondering…how independent are we really? Now I’m not talking about politics here, but rather how strong and independent we are as individuals. We often think we’re so independent because we wear our […]
Awesomeness vs arrogance
Let’s talk for a moment about the difference between being arrogant and thinking that you’re awesome… Many of us were raised not to talk or think highly of ourselves, lest we be considered arrogant or thought to be bragging. In fact, there are those who might think that considering oneself to be awesome is conceited […]
Five ways to stop living like the other shoe is about to drop
I’ve been through a lot of crap in my life. My parents’ divorce when I was little. Feelings of abandonment. Emotional abuse. The death of a child. Debilitating illness. My own divorce. You know, the usual. Perhaps you’ve been through a lot too. And perhaps, like me, your life experiences have led you to always […]