I joined a new small group earlier this month and delve right into a discussion about responding to pressure. One of the ladies in my group shared how she typically responds to pressure when going through it with someone else. She said whatever approach the other person takes on (i.e. panic or plan), she will […]
This week I want to share about another truth I’ve discovered–especially in this season of postpartum: being intentional. In earlier years, I liked to call myself a “free bird,” a “free spirit,” or even a “rebel.” I’d do things on my own time, letting some things go undone under the guise of ‘I don’t want to be […]
It was week 8 of being home with our newborn and I felt a kind of “autopilot” gear kick in. I was fully functioning in the day-to-day tasks, but if I’m honest—I was in a daze. Wake up, feed baby, change diaper, pump, wash bottles, eat, go here, go there, wash this, wash that, repeat. […]
As a new, two-time mother, I’ve spent the last two months at home quite a bit with my newborn. She’s headed into 3-months as fierce as she knows how, and I’ve so enjoyed reliving the newborn stage! Sure, I’m exhausted and at times a little more feisty than usual, but I’m enjoying every bit of […]
What do you want to achieve in 2018? What changes would you like to see in order to improve your circumstances in life? If you could accomplish your biggest dream in 2018, what would it be? That dream that you are reluctant to share because you don’t want anyone to know how crazy you are […]
I can remember putting together puzzles as a little girl. It was one of my favorite things to do. I even enjoyed assembling the same ones over and over at times. Even though this was a favorite pastime, there were elements of it that puzzled me (pun so intended). I didn’t understand why some pieces […]
Pee on the seat cover… Smacking on his favorite snack in bed… Cutting me off mid-sentence after HE asked ME a question!?! Rushing me out of the door… Maybe these things could be super annoying in a marriage–oh wait, they are! Trust me, I know this all too well! I’ve definitely been a victim to all of […]
When it comes to the different seasons of our lives, sometimes it’s hard to appreciate them for what they are during that time. Why is that? I’d imagine it has a bit to do with our anxiousness for the “next thing” we want to happen for us. But–we can’t become so worrisome about what’s next […]
in|vest to spend or devote for future advantage or benefit; to devote morally or psychologically, as to a purpose; commit. What are you investing your time, attention, energy, talents, affections, money, and resources into? Do you know the answer to this question? If not, I encourage you to take a moment and evaluate what the […]
Are you an avid reader? If you don’t consider yourself one, I encourage you to adopt a lifestyle of reading. Reading, for so many reasons, is incredibly powerful, freeing, and essential to your growth. And the cool part about it is you get to decide what you read–making you the primary decision-maker in who/what is […]