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I think i have always considered myself a better editor than writer. i love to take things that have good bones and refine them into a masterpiece. whether it is a dance that needs to be cleaned, a resume that needs fine tuning, or a circumstance that needs a silver lining, i believe i have… Read more

How to Stay Consistent When You Don’t Feel Motivated We’ve all been there. Honestly, I am here-right this minute! I have started a project that i love dearly and really thought was important…and now, bleh-i am struggling to find the motivation to keep up. You start a new fitness routine feeling excited, energized, and ready… Read more

Are you the kind of person that feels like a dark cloud follows You everywhere? that just can’t seem to shake the series of unfortunate events? i think we all may feel that way occasionally. it’s easy to get stuck in that mode of thought. alarm didn’t go off, car issues, challenges at work, someone… Read more

Years ago i read a book about success and the traits and qualities of successful people. I don’t even remember the name of it but my key take away is that there is plenty of room at “the top”. why? because most people are too scared to try so the competition is way less at… Read more

This weekend i was sitting on the back porch on what was supposed to be a beach day but plans were altered by the rain. i couldn’t get too upset that my day off plans were ruined by weather because we have been in a drought. we need the rain. but really? on my one… Read more

(hint: It’s YOU!) throughout the week, you can catch me on any given day coaching people up, encouraging them to stay positive. this week i shared a great quote with my classes, “A negative mindset can never produce a Positive life.” Let that really sink in. typically i am a positive polly. i do try… Read more

In January we all start off strong with new year’s resolutions and goals, more determined than ever to be better. whether it’s financial goals, fitness goals, Spiritual goals – we mean it this time, right? there is nothing more satisfying than a fresh calendar and some new to do lists of all the things we… Read more

I gave birth for the first time almost 24 years ago and then when todd and i married i received the blessing of two bonus sons. then came the birth of our youngest. 5 children in all stretching from ages 30 – 14 providing hours of entertainment and yes, worry. pictured above is one of… Read more

It’s baseball season in this household and we are spending many hours at the ballpark throughout the week. it’s not a bad thing…I absolutely lOVE watching my youngest do what he loves most. (side note – mama’s, i know the sports schedule can really lead to a hectic, busy life but there will come a… Read more

Being your best self doesn’t mean being a different person. say that again. you do not have to be anyone other than yourself to be your best self. it means adding new, improved habits to your authentic self. it means embracing who you are and maybe just replacing bad habits with new healthier choices! This… Read more