My first-born son, Michael, the miracle that made me a mommy, is 11 months old. As we approach his first birthday I'm reflecting on our lives in all of their glory since we found out we became parents. A few of the countless things I have learned in motherhood thus far: People can tell you just … [Read more...]
Happy Heart, Healthy Heart
February is the season of celebrating love. Fittingly enough, February is also American Heart Month. Scientists have known for a long time that negative emotions such as stress, anger, hostility, and grief are poisonous to your heart. These emotions trigger the release of the stress hormone, … [Read more...]
Tame Your Inner Critic
Author and Public Speaker Steve Furtick once said “The reason we struggle with insecurity, is because we compare our behind-the-scenes to everyone else’s highlight reel.” Today, the challenge is simple: fire your inner critic. If you’re like most, this critic has been with you since you were a … [Read more...]
Creating Resolutions You Can Keep
New Year’s resolutions are supposed to be a good thing, but more often than not, even with the best of intentions, our resolutions fall flat and leave us feeling defeated by the beginning of February or March. Whether your goal this year is to lose weight, or save more money for retirement, here are … [Read more...]