Personal Responsibility is one of my most favorite topics. EVER. I admit it. I definitely write about it a lot, and talk about it even more. I’m so passionate about this principle because I truly believe it is the key to all empowerment. If you want JOY, BALANCE, and SUCCESS in your life, then taking responsibility …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
When I decided to start my first business as a mom, over a decade ago, my purpose was to be able to make ends meet, while spending more time with my kids. That’s why I’m passionate to help moms who want to do the same, and now that I’ve been there, I can hopefully help …
I just got back home from spending a delightful afternoon out with my family. We were blessed to go to Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas to see Dallas Summer Musical‘s feature on a brand new production of The Sound Of Music. We usually don’t get many Saturdays together, but my husband has been rocking it out …
I’m back from my first LATISM conference, and my heart is full. I can say without a doubt that it was the most fulfilling event I’ve attended in my time as a blogger. How so? Well, learning has been a pattern of progress and success for me. It is really one of (if not THE) …
In all my years of blogging, mentoring bloggers, and serving as a content strategist, I have seen three patterns that prevent creative, talented, passionate moms from being as successful as they could be: “Winging it” Going off-message Not having a consistent schedule It may seem ironic, but the truth is that creativity requires discipline, and …
She ran to the ocean as if it were her home, soaking her feet in the warm water, letting the soothing breeze caress her face and toss her hair, as she giggled in amazement. It was her first time at the beach… and it was my dream come true. Twenty six months ago, when she was …
Whoa, my lovies! I am honored, humbled, and excited to share a bit about the journey I’m embarking on tomorrow. I’ve been selected as a Top Latina Digital Influencer by Latism.org, among an incredible group of inspiring Latinas and Latinos who use their voice, efforts, and platforms to inspire and create change in areas, issues, and …
As moms – and as humans – we inevitably ask ourselves a question from time to time: how did I dig myself into this hole? And most importantly, how do I get out? Whether your wish is to dig yourself out of a financial hole, an unhealthy relationship, an endless list of to-do’s you don’t …
Picture this: it’s 3 a.m. and I wake up, and don’t know why. As your typical mom, I am a light sleeper because I have two angels to care for and protect. The girls are 3 and 4 and they share a room. I walk in to check on them, to confirm that they are …
Even though I often say time passes way too quickly when you’re raising little ones, life before I had kids seems like a blur. My earlier self was wild, crazy, and carefree. I would go out dancing all night long in my 5” high heels, exclusively drinking water – of course! Motherhood causes you to …