Fear…it keeps us from taking risks, being our authentic selves, making progress, having the hard conversations, applying for the promotion, attending that new committee meeting, talking to that mom at the park, or going all-in on our dreams. 

It’s been exactly one year since I launched my website and brand, and this milestone deserves reflection. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: personal growth isn’t about big leaps. It’s about small, smart steps. One day at a time.

Personal growth comes from leaving your comfort zone in business, leadership, and in life. Simply put, you can’t grow while you stay comfortable. 

Changing how we look at the time we do have changes how we consciously and subconsciously view time and how we spend it.

Change is supported by ongoing reflection. When we can reflect on our lives, we can discover things from the act of reflection that can help us continue to move forward with modified or new steps for our lives. 

There are three simple things you can do to pull yourself out of overwhelm: start your morning strong, check your engine light, and ask yourself what you need.

For years, I was a member of the hustle train-- so much so that I could have been the conductor. Hustle culture tells women that if we aren’t keeping busy, juggling our career and family responsibilities, volunteering and leading, taking care of everyone’s needs, and “doing all of the things” that we aren’t doing enough.

Understanding what we actually can control allows us to understand how we can use our time to do the things we desire in our life and feel our best while doing them. 

In the rush of daily life, it's easy to overlook the small yet profound moments that add richness to our experiences....But what if the magic in life wasn't something we needed to chase or manufacture? What if it was already present, waiting for us to notice it?

A little bit at a time, by applying the Golden Rule to yourself, your mindset will shift toward prioritizing what you need so that you can thrive no matter what season you are in.

When individuals take time to invent and reinvent themselves, they intentionally take the time to think about what they desire for their life, and then they create change by taking action.

No matter what types of changes you want to make in your life, you can use habit stacking to begin to incorporate new habits into your daily routine.

…I have a roadmap for where I want to go in order to achieve the future identity I desire. It is then up to me to execute my plan. I just have to start, one day at a time.

We experience joy in so many ways. You can feel joy in the highest of highs, in the lowest of lows, and in the most normal moments of life.

I believe that being “smart” with small, personal steps requires a change in perspective that’s more personal and intentional so that you will actually achieve what you desire.

I had some healing to do and being intentional about having moments of rest throughout my day was the first step in this process.

Having supportive friendships throughout our lives can help us not only survive difficult times but allow us to thrive as well.

Expressing gratitude in the morning sets a positive tone for the day, and I encourage you to try it too.

If one of your long-term intentions is to live with more purpose and mindfulness in your life, then setting intentions each morning is one of the many steps you can take to lead you there.

In order to truly enjoy time, we spend time brainstorming a Summer Bucket List. We sit down before summer begins and create a list of activities, excursions…