Nothing can stop us except ourselves. We are responsible for our own dreams. But what’s that you say? You’re held back because of your gender? Your race, age, education level, or current financial status? No, you aren’t. And I’m going to give you concrete reasons why. Below I have compiled a list of people who…
Tag: Motivation
Want Happiness? Think Small.
I feel strongly about looking for the small things in life in order to find happiness. Yes, I am a hypocrite. It pains me to admit I don’t always look for the small things. There are days I just don’t find them, mainly because some days I only focus on myself, on what I need…
Find Your Champion Supporters
Bad days, bad vibes, bad choices, bad things are everywhere. The red light right when you need a green. Dried up ink when you need to print. The mean kids from your school days that haunt your dreams and cause you to swear off reunions. All 4 billion and three times your siblings picked on…
We All Need a Partner
I took my twin boys out driving the other day. Twin A had a really good day. Twin B had a fairly off day. As twins their dynamic is always fascinating. They compete with each other and it serves them well. They work hard to edge out each other out. However, they also have a…
My “Go-To” Writing Books
We all have books we go back to time and time again. We have our fiction pile, our non-fiction pile, and our craft pile. Today, I’m sharing my favorite “go-to” pile of writing books. In no particular order I present:
Part Two: Lists I Love – Rules of the Rebellion
Last week I posted the number one list I love – you can find it Here. This week, I’m swooning over this list by Steve Kamb who wrote Level Up Your Life (link will take you to Amazon because I thoroughly believe everyone needs this). It’s kind of self-help meets rules for life meets tough…
Lists I Love, Part One: The Ten Commandments
Lists I Love, Part One: The Ten Commandments I’m a list lover so I figured “why not share some of my favorite lists of all time?” starting with the Ten Commandments. A little background: I believe in God. I’m not some psycho religious fanatic like Carrie’s mother (Stephen King’s book, Carrie). I do try to…
I Shot the Gate Keeper and I Don’t Know Where to Hide the Body
Put the phone down, don’t call S.W.A.T., let me explain.
Just Go For It
Sometimes you have to put worry aside and just go for it. Whatever “It” may be. I’ve struggled with blog posts over the years. I’ve tried to follow guidelines for building readers. I tried writing in a niche: writing about writing. Writing what I know – customer service, parenting (even though there’s no gauge that says…
Fun Bits For the Week
We all need fun moments, tiny bits of laughter, and motivation. Today, I thought I’d share some of the fun bits I’ve stumbled upon. The Odd: I think it’s the “again” that makes me snort. Maybe “reporting party” should ask the neighbor to share vet, food, and grooming costs? In…