Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM

The life of a mom is typically filled with drudgery, stress, and running on autopilot. It may be safe to say that our children’s milestones and an occasional nap may be the only form of excitement we experience. But sometimes we make ourselves have fun. As in “we force ourselves” to think about our own needs …

There’s a story about a well known public speaker who offered a $20 bill to a large crowd. “Who wants this $20 bill?” Most of the seminar attendees raised their hand, expressing excitedly that they would want it.  “In a moment, I am going to give this twenty dollar bill to one of you – but …

Did you watch Super Bowl 51? SBLI was a huge event; one many will be talking about for a while! I was fortunate to be in Houston the weekend of the big game, but I was experiencing something that may surprise you. Did you know the National Football League hosted its second NFL Women’s Summit this …

I often find myself recommending other moms to start a blog, or to start blogging on their website. It makes sense to them that I endorse blogging, because, after all, I am a blogger. But that’s not the only reason I believe in the power of blogging. I’ve also been a web designer and a …

Socrates once declared: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” With all the responsibilities and activities we juggle as moms, just how often do we examine our lives? Self-exploration is something I am deeply passionate about. I guide, coach, and mentor moms all over the world through the self-discovery process, so they can feel that …

Last year, I had only one goal I wanted to achieve: being a morning person. Now if you don’t consider yourself a morning person, you may be thinking “that’s a hard one!” and wondering whether I actually stuck to this unusual resolution. I did, and I’m going to share how. At the start of a new year, …

I had a difficult week and needed to decompress and take my mind off things. Thankfully, it was El Dia de los Reyes, a day to relax and enjoy time with the family, and watch the release of Netflix original series One Day at a Time, which is now streaming. I have never binge-watched anything …

I am inspired by strong women and I love to learn from them. I love how everyone I encounter has a special set of strengths and something unique to teach me. It is always my prayer that I can be humble, present, and focused to learn from their wisdom. One of the women I love to …

I’ve been choosing my ONE WORD of the year for several years now and I am convinced that this practice has helped me fully align with the path and purpose that God has for me. I always say that your ONE WORD chooses you, because as you tune out the noise, harness your intuition, and …

A few years ago, a sweet friend of mine found out that I had never had a birthday cake, so she made one for me and I got the experience to blow out the candles and make a wish. It was a very special moment for me, because it was the closest thing I had …