My daughters and I are celebrating along with Latinas worldwide. As Elena Of Avalor declares “It’s finally my time!” we feel we’re ready to rule right along with her. Elena of Avalor is the first Latina Princess, and she truly embodies what it means to be Latina! Elena’s mythical kingdom is infused with Latin American …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Can you be really successful without being coachable? The short answer is no. I first learned this as a little girl by reading a Bible story, and it was reminded to me recently as I made the choice to fire a new client before it turned into a draining disaster. My parents were not religious when I was …
When I was 7 years old, I made a decision that has shaped and saved my life. Inspired by a soggy Highlights magazine I found in the dumpster where we went to look for “toys,” I vowed I would learn English because in my mind, that was the ticket to the life portrayed in those pages. …
I’d like to say I have an instant, intelligent plan to end racism and discrimination. I don’t. I only have feelings of sadness, pain, and frustration. I only have the taste of bitter memories, the sting of humiliation, and the scars of injustice. And today… I have tears. I have questions without answers. I have fear. One …
I used to be all about SMART goals, but I’ve officially abandoned my fandom and I suggest anyone who will listen to forget SMART goals. The SMART goal-setting framework is endorsed by many renowned business leaders as an infallible method to achieve any goal and increase productivity. What Are SMART Goals? S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym that …
When a mom approaches me with questions about blogging, freelance writing, or book publishing, I tend to ask what she is currently reading. In order to be a good writer, one must also be a reader… a very active, involved, engaged reader. Your fellow bloggers will be excited when you read, share, and comment on their posts because blog …
Should have… Could have… Would have… Motherhood is on-the-job training and on-the-job education, and there is no “next time I will…” With lack of a manual, and sometimes, even lack of an example of what motherhood is, and “rules and tips” that don’t apply to all children, they say we get good at motherhood when our …
Even though we are working from home, our e-mail address must send the right message and our e-mail messages must reflect professionalism. It’s important to get familiar with email etiquette so we can be taken seriously and increase our level of success. In today’s world, it’s not unusual for us to spend a good portion of …
I recently mentioned my belief that visualization is an important strategy to achieve your dreams and goals. Visualizing means to form a mental picture of something you want to achieve and hold that image with intention. Visualization activates your creativity to define what you want, wires your brain to identify your next steps, and builds …
The girls were away at camp for three long days. I had periods of anxiety, wondering what they were doing, wishing to get an update, wishing they’d just come home. They were were extremely tired, and told tales of the extremely hard, but worthwhile journey they’d just had. I am so proud of my little …