Tried and True Tips for a
Fabulous Holiday with Your Spouse!
We learn as much from failures in life as we do from successes. Probably more. So this is not a "my spouse and I do everything perfectly and always have the grandest holidays ever," post. This is based on real-life experiences in a marriage and home that has ups and...
How to Stay Sane During the Holidays
If you came to my house you might believe I am so in love with the trappings of Christmas, I could never do without them. You'd be wrong. Despite the fact that our home is decorated with five fully decorated Christmas trees inside, and lots of other holiday...
5 Things You Need to Give Yourself
Are you a giver? Me too. Being a giver, and living the generous life, is the best! I believe life has no meaning without it. I'm the type of person who often picks up other people's check at a restaurant. I'm the type of person who makes and keeps "blessing bags" in...
Manifesto for Devil-Butt Kickers
Ever met somebody who fits in wherever they are because they change in whatever way they need to in order to accommodate the people around them? I'm not referring to those who are team players or possess good interpersonal skills. I'm not talking about becoming all...
When Sticky Notes Become Soul Care
No matter how long I live, I am still taken by surprise at the way life wildly swings from joy to sorrow, all in the same week, and sometimes in the same day! How can so many good things and so many bad things be happening at the same exact time? Sigh. In her book,...
Why Morning Routines Make or Break You
(And What Mine Looks Like)
People often ask me questions such as, "How do you do it all?" Then, on a more practical level, they want me to break it down. I've been asked, "What does your daily schedule look like?” These questions are important because for any person (not just a leader) the...
