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    Here we are, my friends, officially in 2025. I hope it has been, thus far for you, a time of re-gathering, re-grounding, and rejuvenating. I invite you to take good care of yourselves this coming year; you are the source of all your power, and that requires nourishment! What might that look like for you? Does it [...]

  • When I get a new life or career coaching client who's primary goal is time management, a big red flag immediately begins to wave for me. You see, I sit with people all day who are struggling with the pace and demands of modern life and I've begin to doubt that this is a personal issue that [...]

  • I work with many busy, overwhelmed women. They are juggling parenting, creative ventures, business ideas, careers, relationships, community involvement and their own self care, or lack of... And they feel spread too thin or like they can't do anything fully. In our life and career coaching sessions, we focus on identifying priorities. The idea that you can do [...]

  • Last month as the school year was winding down, my nine-year-old son made a clear and urgent request: "Not too much summer camp." He was compelling in his argument for more time to just relax, play in the neighborhood, have no plans. "Going to camp is like going to school...they make you do things on a plan...you [...]

  • If you are feeling stressed with all the busyness of the season, listen to my radio interview on Single Parents Unplugged about how to nurture yourself during busy times and how to identify your stress signals!

  • Living in the Northwest, I have developed a new relationship with sunshine. You see, I grew up in Texas, where we had more sunny, hot days than I could appreciate. But now, I consider sunshine to be a rare and precious commodity. When I was a kid on our family ranch in West Texas, we had the [...]

  • We all have times in our lives when we get stuck in a "thinking" rut. We have trouble making decisions or tend to answer "yes" and "no" out of habit rather than really following our intuition. Often, when we are feeling stuck, we might not even know how to access our intuition. The very first step to [...]

  • I am a blogger for the Mamapreneurs.com site and my recent topic is TIME! As busy women, we all wish we had more time. And the truth is, you do! You just need to know where to find it... Most busy women lose time in the "have-to" activities. We all have them! Things we do because we [...]

  • If you said "Yes!" then I have some good news for you. You do have more time! You just need to know where to find it. You see, we each have 24 hours in every day. I know, you have a lot of demands on your time. As busy women, we all do! My article on Mamapreneurs [...]

  • If you are reguarly overwhelmed, often feel resentful or are just plain tired a lot, you might one of the many people who have a hard time saying "no." Being able to choose what you give your precious time and energy to is vital to having a happy, harmonious life. Every time you say "yes" to something [...]

  • In working with busy women, one theme I notice is that they often have trouble asking for and receiving help and support. Many of us identify with being in the role of supporter and nurturer and it can be a challenge to step back and let someone else give us the very thing we give so freely [...]

  • I am going to be interviewed tomorrow, Tuesday the 25th on Blog Talk Radio at 11:00 am. I will share tips for staying centered and focused during the madness of the holiday season. The show is geared towards Mamapreneurs (mamas in business) but will be insightful for anyone!

  • Do you feel like you are constantly scrambling to do everything? Some days I feel like I am juggling 100 balls and at any moment, they might all fall down around my feet. My post this past week in the Tranquil Parent is on getting clear about where your time goes and includes some time saving organizational [...]