A positive attitude can transform your world. It sounds too simple to be true, and yet it’s been proven over and over again. The secret to happiness lies within our own mind. Lately, people reading my morning Facebook posts have been asking am I always this happy. As much as I’d like to be the… Read More
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Dare to Dream, Dare to Pursue
For as long as I can remember, from the moment I could dream, I’ve dreamt BIG! I’ve always been sure of where I’ve wanted to go and what I’ve wanted to do in life. As I continue to pursue, or what others like to call “chase my dreams”, I keep in mind, no matter what,… Read More
4 Ways to Set Boundaries for Optimal Health and Well-Being
I will and I can create healthy habits. It is not enough to acquire healthy boundaries. One must acquire healthy behavior change. We live in a time where we are constantly on the go, working long hours, and raising our children, but that should not stop us from living in optimal health and tranquility. Learning about behavior… Read More
Do You Have the Heart of a Champion?
One of my most life-defining moments came when I was only 18 years old, during my senior year in high school. By this time, I was already a survivor of an aggressive form of breast cancer. Having been diagnosed at the age of 16, many people considered me to be a walking miracle. They marveled… Read More
Be the Nemesis of Bland
“Go for it,” Jason said. “It’s been a long time since you interviewed.” He said it as we drove down the Interstate, infant daughter in the car. We were driving from our parents’ homes just two hours away to our brand new house where a pool was under construction in the backyard. Just go interview… Read More
31 Affirmations for Setting Your Soul Free
“I don’t want to survive. I want to live.” It’s my favorite line from the Oscar-nominated film 12 Years a Slave. The movie chronicles a slice of life for Solomon Northup, a free man who was lured from his home and subsequently sold into slavery. As you can imagine, he fights his forced servitude with… Read More