Life · Motherhood

2:37 in the morning

This one is for all the moms out there. Or if you know someone that is a mom and you see them trying to do everything and they’ve shared with you how overwhelmed they feel… please share this with them or take a moment to listen to this podcast. Releasing Pressure From Your Life The… Continue reading 2:37 in the morning

Life · Motherhood

Words matter

I was listening to a great podcast the other day as I got ready for work. If you’d like to check it out, here’s the link. How Positive Words Can Change Your Life Have you ever found yourself in this scenario… You’re upset and in the middle of speaking harsh words to someone that you… Continue reading Words matter

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Choose Better

When the world and what’s happening around us begins to feel heavy and out of control, I have to stop and remind myself that everything is a choice. I get to choose the energy that I allow to rest inside me, the thoughts that I let linger in my mind, and most importantly what I… Continue reading Choose Better

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The Greatest Hope

Since going back to work again this Tuesday I’ve had a hard time being able to find quiet space before getting ready for work to journal and read my bible. That being said though, I’m happy to say I have not broken my intention to improve my morning habits. That means no reaching for mindless… Continue reading The Greatest Hope

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Being Made New

This morning started off well and then my 5 year old had one grumpy moment after another until finally I had enough and I raised my voice at her. We hadn’t had a moment like that in a while…and of course this happened on the first morning of me taking them to school, just barely… Continue reading Being Made New

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Today Matters

A decade can go by so quickly, that’s why what you do today matters, because believe me when I tell you that the next time you look back and reflect it could be 10 years from now. You guys, I started this blog on December 10, 2010. I could not believe it when I realized… Continue reading Today Matters

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Developing good habits

Are your first morning habits helping you grow or hindering you? I did some serious reflecting on this last night after I ran across this image saved in my phone’s photo gallery. I have to admit that I have a bad habit of picking up my phone first thing when I wake up in the… Continue reading Developing good habits

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Hello 2021!

One of the things I love to do is share positive quotes on my private Instagram page. I do it for myself as much as I do it in case anyone out there maybe needs to hear some encouragement too. Maybe this year I’ll create a public page that I can connect to here and… Continue reading Hello 2021!

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Reflecting on 2020

And here it is at last, the final day of 2020. As I sit here reflecting on this past year, it feels like so many are eager to dismiss this year as bad…but I feel like there is always something good we can take away. Even from a challenging year like 2020 was for all… Continue reading Reflecting on 2020

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Be your own super hero

It’s amazing how your mindset can change in a split second and suddenly you feel renewed with strength and hope. The last couple weeks I’ve been in a bit of a mental slump; even a little depressed/sad. I am missing face to face interaction with friends a lot. Terribly, actually. I have realized now more… Continue reading Be your own super hero