Category: Personal
Sharing my journey – mistakes and successes – in reclaiming and redesigning my life, my marriage and my art.
Plan Your Way to Success: My Secrets to Staying on Track
Why Plan? You’ve heard it: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” I’m all in on that. Back in college, raising two kids, I learned planning was my lifeline. It’s been my superpower ever since. Why? It keeps me locked on my goals, mapping the steps to get…
Are you taking time to enjoy the work…
or are you stressed out focusing only on your goal? I have been totally immersed in the book The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin. It is both inspirational and filled with practical insights. The idea I’m hooked on right now is committing to the practice (the process) of your creative…
From Hood To Homestead
We closed! So excited. We've been camping out for a year in an apartment waiting to find the right property. As soon as we saw it, hubby and I both said, "This is it!" 22 acres with a creek and pond. Horse stables and plenty of room for planting an…
I Totally Didn’t Feel It Today!
I spent approximately 15 mins arguing with myself this morning whether to workout or not. I have a super busy day today and working out was not on the top of my list. I finally said, "Okay, just give it 10."I decided to workout for just 10 mins and then…
Those Last Few Pounds are a B*tch!
I was so frustrated! I was working out and kept having to adjust my workout pants so I wouldn't share my "plumber's butt" with everyone while doing squats. After my workout I went into the bathroom and realized why. My work out pants were too big! I hadn't weighed myself…
What Did I Get Myself Into??
Starting the Journey This week, I began my 6-month journey to become a certified Life Coach. Honestly, I’m not sure if I want to be one. So why do it? Selfish reasons, really. As my husband and I start our next chapter, I refuse to drag the old me along.…