When the world comes crashing down on me, I love the instant gratification of cleaning. By the time I get my frustrations worked out of my system by tackling a cleaning project, I not only feel better, but my physical environment has been drastically improved as well. Set the timer for 15 minutes. Pick the… Read more

Remember that YOU are the one responsible for taking care of you. When you are wise enough to do the preventative maintenance necessary for your well-being and happiness, you’ll be able to not only take care of yourself but love and serve those around you as well! In the Bible there’s a scripture that says,… Read more

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” ~ Carl Bard I became single after 21 years of marriage. Because I didn’t have a degree and had few marketable skills. Everything was hard in those early days of being a single mom. I got… Read more

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow . . . learn as if you were to live forever.” ~Mahatma Gandhi When all of the “have to’s” of your life start feeling overwhelming, schedule a block of time on your calendar and go on a creative excursion. If you feel like having company, you could… Read more

“Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” ~Lucille Ball At regular intervals I like to schedule a “Being Day”. These are days specifically set aside to focus on being instead of doing. My worth is not contingent on my performance,… Read more