I have to admit I am the most emotional person I know. I like to think that is a good thing. LOL The truth is whether we are aware of it or not, our emotions are influencing our everyday decisions. That being said, emotional awareness is an essential skill for personal development. It’s the ability …
My parents “accidentally” introduced me to Dale Carnegie when I was about 9. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” is a true classic. The personal development books I read really impacted my young mind, reinforcing my drive and purposeful ambition. I recently came across a quote by Dale Carnegie that I decided to share …
Napoleon Hill once said: “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit.” While this was not a new concept, he certainly spread the word. As the “I’ve been there!” queen, I am a believer that some “sour” experiences are bridges that lead to a tasty place. I’ve cried, …
This adorable puppy looks like a wolf, doesn’t he? I met him at a friend’s house. It was a fun night out, dancing to the Hula Hoop on the Wii, which is something I enjoyed, yet I don’t normally do. I was pondering about the power of our choices and remembered The Tale Of The …
“People are often unreasonable and self-centered.FORGIVE them anyway.If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motivesBE KIND anyway.If you are honest, people may cheat you.BE HONEST anyway.If you find happiness, people may be jealous.BE HAPPY anyway.The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow.DO GOOD anyway.Give the world the best you have and …
Decisions and choices sound scary at times and it’s no mystery that we decide how to live our lives. It is a choice we make each day, each hour, each minute. It is beautifully described in this nursery rhyme: Row Row Row Your BoatGently Down The StreamMerrily Merrily Merrily MerrilyLife Is But A Dream We …
My pregnancies were probably the best times of my life. I felt empowered, I felt beautiful, excited with anticipation and confidence that I was in for a motherhood treat! I touched my belly constantly and I spoke to my creation inside, letting them know I loved them. When Elisha was born, I could not stop …
The poem “Children Learn What They Live” by Dorothy Law Nolte, is a wonderful roadmap to raising positive, happy, and successful children. The list touches on some of the values contained in my upcoming book “The Mom Principles”. Dorothy and I were probably separated at birth 😀 … Enjoy it! Children Learn What They Live “If a child lives with criticism, (s)he …
Have you heard the expression “What I do TODAY matters because I’m exchanging a day of my life for it”? I love it. We’re always thinking about the future. Planning for the future. Setting goals for the future. Day-dreaming about the future. Having a clear VISION of what you want for your life is not only a good …
Man… Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going …