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We’ve all heard that saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” It was the saying that your parents taught you when you were being picked on at school. This saying helped to build up our self-esteem so that we could stick up for...

Do you ever wonder if you are on track with your life or should I dare say, living your purpose? Your purpose doesn’t have to be your career. Remember Bono (the lead singer of U2), he makes millions of dollars, but he shares that music is NOT his purpose.  His true...

Living in Iowa, we have some pretty cold, long winter seasons.  During the winter, we have less daylight hours, frigid temperatures, snow, ice and powerful wind.  After several months of this, we sometimes get an early taste of spring… you know, the bright sunshine,...

I was recently at a women’s event when I overheard a woman share with others that she doesn’t have to time to focus on her marriage right now. She went on to explain that she plans to do that when her kids are in college. Those who know me well, know that statements...

In my coaching practice I have found that all too often we create our own stress by the way we think. Last week’s blog called, No More Stress, stated that the simple realization that you’re in control of your life is the foundation of stress management. Today, we are...

“I’m so stressed out!” This simple phrase is used daily by all ages, yet growing up, I don’t ever remember hearing people talk about stress or being stressed out. I decided to do some research and I was right!  I am going to age myself now, but stress wasn’t really a...

Seriously, if you had to give your life a letter grade today, what would it be? A B C D F Pretty deep thought huh, for a Monday morning. Many years ago, I had this thought and I gave myself a “C.” Average… I loved my family, and I had a job I enjoyed, but, I had this...

When you are planning a vacation, do you take it for granted that everything will fall into place and it will just be a perfect vacation or do you plan a perfect vacation? First you pick the destination, and then you have to figure out the best way to travel to your...

I love basketball and it doesn’t matter if it is a parks and rec league, high school, or college, I just enjoy watching the game. My son plays on a 5th -6th grade parks and rec team this year and he is excited that he is on a winning team. They have had a great season...