Yesterday I told my kids about the time I stole a pack of bubble gum from the store. I was about 6-years-old. I really wanted bubble gum and my mom said “no.” I … [Read more...] about How You Feel is Your Responsibility, but Not Your Fault
Why Your Mind Thinks It IS a Competition
You’ve heard it over and over again. It’s not a competition. I say it to my kids and I say it to my clients and I say it to myself every darn day and yet my mind … [Read more...] about Why Your Mind Thinks It IS a Competition
Tricks Your Married Mind Will Play
I have a dear friend getting married this weekend. I’m so thrilled for her. She’s wise enough not to fall for “happily ever after” but strong enough to create any … [Read more...] about Tricks Your Married Mind Will Play
To the Rebellious Mormon Woman
My Dad really hates to be told what to do and my mom, in her own words, loves things that are “irreverent.” So you can see why obedience is a challenge for me, the … [Read more...] about To the Rebellious Mormon Woman
5 Reasons to Keep Sending Christmas Cards
My mailbox is located a full block away from my house and generally, the only mail I receive is a bunch of credit card applications disguised to look like the checks … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Keep Sending Christmas Cards
Look Up
Once a week, I teach a Turbo Kick class at the gym with around 25 participants on average. In the last month or so, attendance at my class has dwindled a bit. Last … [Read more...] about Look Up
Mom Secrets – What I Teach and Why Part III
When I was in High School I secretly wanted to have 8 children. Not right then…but when I was older and married. I kept it a secret because I was pretending to be … [Read more...] about Mom Secrets – What I Teach and Why Part III
The Husband Manual
We recently bought a new car. I feel very spoiled and fancy driving around breathing in that new car smell, not even wondering whether or not it will start in the … [Read more...] about The Husband Manual
Curb Your Approval Addiction
I know many people who don’t like public speaking and in fact go to great lengths to avoid it. I, however, am not one of those people. I completely dig speaking to … [Read more...] about Curb Your Approval Addiction