So....here I go again, being an open book. At age 32, I had my first mammogram yesterday. Three weeks ago while taking a shower, my mind was flashing through a million thoughts, when it landed on my last gynecologist appointment. I remember my doctor saying to be sure and do a self-breast exam once a...
Don't Let Fear Hold You Back: Graduation
Today represents the accomplishment of a major goal for me. A bucket list item was crossed off the list. I earned my Master's degree in Business Administration. This is an ambition I've had on my mind since age 18 (I'm 32 now). What took me so long? Well, for years I doubted myself. Did I...
What's in a Haircut? If something weighs you down, "cut it" out of your life!
After scrolling through some of my older Instagram posts, I realized that I had been talking about cutting my hair for over a year. It had grown down to my lower back and was the longest it's ever been in my life. At night, I would lay in bed and admire and re-pin the adorable...
Adjusting your Mind to Fit Your New Body
Adjustment Period When I lost 50 pounds after college, it took my brain a while to adjust to the "new me." Even though my new body was fitting in a healthy size 6/8 jeans, my mind still told me to pick up the size 14's before walking into the dressing room while shopping. I still...
50,000 Thoughts a Day
My husband ran across an article this week about positive and negative thinking and shared these thoughts with me. Such a great message for today, don’t you think? From the Article on LiveStrong.com: "Psychology Today" points out that you have as many as 25,000 to 50,000 thoughts each day, and the nature of those thoughts...
Be Present
The holiday season is upon us and it's time for family, fun gatherings, shopping, food, plus more! What better time than to be present? These days, it seems like so much of our lives revolve around social media. At least, for some of us. Especially when your business is directly linked with staying connected. Lately,...