Even though journaling is on the rise there are still some misconceptions and myths about journaling that stop people from using this amazing tool. A growing number of entrepreneurs and others are finding it to be invaluable for getting the clarity and motivation needed to thrive. However, misconceptions are still common, and breaking them can…
Category: Reflection
Conquer Those Mindset Roadblocks with Journaling
Journaling is about clarity, and when we gain clarity about roadblocks that are holding us back, we’re better able to deal with them. Although journaling can be useful for a number of reasons, it’s perhaps best for personal growth, and breaking down barriers is a valuable goal. Here are a few common types of roadblocks…
Have the Freedom to Plan your Day
One of the best aspects of running your own business is the freedom to plan your day the way you want to. Without a boss and a fixed schedule, you set your own goals and decide when and where to work. If you struggle to stay organized, you will quickly find yourself working too many…
Journal Your Way to Less Stress
Do you struggle with stress? We are all aware that less stress would be better for our overall health and something that has helped me over the years is keeping a journal. You can choose to journal in a variety of ways, whether you prefer to use old-fashioned pen and paper or use an app…
My Rebel Year Issue: Evaluate your Life
Do you take time and evaluate your life? This months we are talking about to take a time out and review where you are in your life and what it means in the scheme of things in who you want to be, what you want to and have. I am pro dreaming and goal setting…
She told me I’d never succeed
I graduated high school at the age of 15 with one of the highest grades in the class. She told me I’d never succeed at being a mother and I have amazing young men that I am proud to call sons. She told me I’d never succeed at anything and here I am with several…
How to Recover from a Setback
Your bravery and dedication are truly enough to get through the fact that you had a setback. You tried but you didn’t achieve your ultimate goal. Guess what? It’s okay. In fact, it’s impressive. You got out there and did a lot of things outside of your comfort zone. The truth is, if you work…
Your Birthday is a great time for reflection
In the weeks leading up to my birthday I’ve been in an organizing and restructuring and decluttering kind of mode. It’s a theme I go through as another year comes to an end. And this year it came with a little bit more – a little something something that has me excited to be sharing…
Review, Retell and Rewrite your story
You have a story, just like I do, and there comes a time when you have to rewrite your story. Maybe it felt like a bad comedy show or maybe it was much on the lighter side. And whether you are aware or not, you tell yourself this story every day. Fear and anger keep…
Life Lessons from my special-needs child
There are always life lessons to be learned if you are open to recognizing them and most importantly if you are willing to listen. My youngest is a special-needs kiddo and has been changing people’s lives, inspiring them and motivating them into being more present, to not take anything for granted and also showing the…
You never know where this road leads
You never know where this road leads! We all have a vision of the things we want to do and accomplish, but how one gets there is not as easy as just going from point A to point B. Sometimes you must take detours. About 20 years ago I had this vision of owning a…
3 things I learned owning my actions
Owning my actions hasn’t been easy because let’s be honest sometimes it is easier to blame others people or systems. I mean, have you ever found yourself why in the heck you just snapped at a friend? Or why you engaged in behavior that led to not feeling so good about you? The more I began…