Years ago, I worked at a company that didn’t appreciate me at all. I think it tried to, as best it knew how, but it *really* missed the mark. It was one of those “we’re gonna give you tons of “perks” you don’t care about …
Leadership
“Leadership” covers a lot of ground, and could also be described as personal development and taking ownership of your life.

4 Lessons from a fake nun
I enjoy the movie Sister Act, even with some of its cheesy parts and a few cringe-worthy spots. But today I want to share with you some lessons from a fake nun that we can all learn from. Specifically, I’m going to highlight one scene, …

If I do this, then……
For years I was caught in the trap of “if I invest in this program / coach / thing, then __________ in my life will change.” And, while I’m still a HUGE believer in investing in programs / coaches / etc. to help with growth, …

Brought to Tears
I had a moment this morning where I was brought to tears. Now, I’m no stranger to crying and experiencing emotions, so it’s not like the tears were particularly surprising, but *what* brought me to tears caught me a bit by surprise. It really hit …

We all have filters. What’s yours?
This is one picture, yet it can paint a thousand different stories, depending on who’s looking at it. 😎 A chiropractor may notice the tilted posture (and the shoes)😎 A fashionista may notice the outfit (and also the shoes, but for a different reason than …

Do you hear what I hear?
“You picking up what I’m putting down?”“Do you follow my drift?”“Are you with me?” There are so many ways to ask if someone is tracking with what you’re sharing with them (a great sign of successful communication is checking in and verifying that you are, …

A food journal – but for your thought life
New Concept = A food journal – but for your thought life. Deny it all you want, but it’s been proven time and time again that (when actually used, recorded, and shared) food journals are really effective at helping people shift eating habits, and therefore …

A Case for Grace
Growth and Grace ??? God gave me this name back in 2016, and it’s been an ever-expanding foundation of how I live my life, with grace being especially front and center for me lately. Growth wasn’t a concept I was actively aware of and seeking …

Forgiveness is NOT for them
If you’re still mad at someone for how they hurt you, it’s no longer THEM hurting you. It’s YOU hurting you. You can’t blame them for YOUR choice to hold onto it. If you’re gripping something so tight and your knuckles are white and your …

Shhhhh. That’s not very nice.
You’ve heard me say “if it’s not your news to share, then don’t share it” and with that comes another thing I believe strongly in, which is “if you wouldn’t say it TO them, don’t say it ABOUT them.” I’m as guilty as the next …
