1.Excuses Reasons or excuses are everywhere. We can blame the children, the spouse, the job, the weather or we can accept responsibility for the power of choice.  It's about being aware of w… [more]

The working mom wishes she had more time to spend with her child; the stay-at- home mom wants to be recognized as a capable, creative person and then there is the mom who works from the home and juggl… [more]

"We have all been placed on this earth to discover our own path, and we will never be happy if we live someone else's idea of life." - James Van PraaghI was thinking again about the class I taught las… [more]

Once fall hits, the year seems to fast forward. Christmas decorations are in the stores starting as early as October. We start trying to juggle it all and time seems to move too quickly. Try implemen… [more]

"Ask for help!" I am better at asking for help than I used to be --but it's easy to fall back into the rut of self-deprivation and self-sacrifice as a mother - I recognize today that I'd thrown in the… [more]

"Your attitude is an expression of your values, beliefs and expectations" Brian Tracy I'm experiencing first hand the difficulty in carving out any type of "me" time lately. We made the decision to st… [more]

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you" Oprah Winfrey Self-care: Boot camp has finished but I've maintained the morning routine and made it to the gym on my … [more]

"It's not enough to stare up the steps. You must step up the stairs." Vance Havner Here are my 10 ideas on how to make time for yourself: for exercise, for hobbies, for guilt-free self care to nur… [more]

“The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” Stephen R. CoveySince sharing my blog, a few people have asked me how I have the time. The truth is that w… [more]

My husband's family is all back east and I absolutely adore them so I summoned up the courage to fly alone with our 2 & 4 year old to visit everyone and meet our new 8 week old niece. Flying alone o… [more]