“My value is not determined by how I compare to others.”…on repeat in my head. All of us know at least a dozen people who do not share all of our beliefs. With over 7 billion of us, there is bound to be conflict. I can agree to disagree on topics Read more…
There are 3 types of bad listeners. Listening is a life skill. Everyone knows that. We’ve all seen self-help gurus, thought leaders, TED talks, psychologists, and the latest news and research share how we should all be listening more than we speak…especially in a society where attention is scarce and distractions Read more…
This month has been a kick to the butt. Do you know how, when you get some bad news, you kinda want to deny it and move on? One of my biggest clients cut back on their work for me. Then, shortly after, another client had budget cuts and told me Read more…
When we accomplish a goal, reach a dream, or win a fortune…how do our past and conditions affect the way we share that type of information? When we accomplish a goal, reach a dream, or win a fortune…how do our past and conditions affect the way we share that type Read more…
It’s been almost six months since I left my 9–5 job to become a freelance writer. Here are a few things I’ve experienced so far: It is not a lifestyle that I recommend to just anyone. Leaving your 9–5 for your side hustle sounds like you’re pursuing your passion and living Read more…
Mealtime with my firstborn was easy and stress-free. I would judge other parents for using a screen at mealtime. Then I had my second. When it was just the 3 of us… When I first became a mom, I wanted to do everything by the book. But of course, like a naive Read more…
The phone has replaced dozens of devices. What is a mom doing on her phone when she’s watching her kids? She’s doing a million things even though it doesn’t look like it. “She was on her phone the whole time…” Recently, I picked my daughter up from my parents’. They watch Read more…
When your child misbehaves, it’s easiest to lecture and discipline. However, sometimes it takes a bit of listening to truly understand what’s going on. Parenting is hard Motherhood has its ups and downs, fun moments and painful moments, times when we want to call it quits and times when can’t get Read more…
After giving birth, a mother’s body doesn’t just magically go back to the way it was. How did I manage to lose the baby weight after 2 kids? Here are 4 habits I adopted. I’ve tried every diet out there before finding something that worked for me Trying to lose weight Read more…
As a working mom, the days are long and hard. Here’s my story of how one missed call reminded me that it’s all worth it. Sometimes thinking about the scary stuff makes the hard days easier. It’s a Wednesday afternoon. I just finished drafting up an article when my son wakes Read more…