Thoughts on Growth, Balance & Becoming Your Best Self

The Unexpected Twist

“Life Happens” is an expression we often use when something unexpected throws a wrench in our plans. Most of the time, I associate it with something negative — an inconvenience, ...

What Does It Mean to Show Up for Others?

Showing up for others can take many forms, but at its core, it’s about being present. It’s about actively participating in someone’s life and showing them the...

Fear can stop us in our tracks or push us to grow. This week, I let fear take the reins, and it taught me valuable lessons I want to share with you. Normally, I wake up with my mind running 1,000 mile...

Yay! Someone read my blog! But, oops — I got caught.

Okay, so it was my mom. My mom reading my blog still counts, right?

Here’s the story. Late in the afternoon, she called to check in and ask me ab...

Hi friends!

I’m back! You probably didn’t even realize I was missing, but trust me, I was thinking about you and my commitment to show up here. These past two weeks have been ... a lot.

My husband a...

As the new year approaches, I can’t help but feel the pull of “not enough.” Did I spend enough time with my family? Did I do enough? Did I reach the goals I set? These thoughts creep in every year, an...