Early on, when I first established a nonprofit to provide cars to women in transition, I had an opportunity to explain a central tenet of the organization. One of our first recipients was a single mother of seven children. She was 29 years old. The only reason I mention these statistics (especially as it relates to the quantity of her children) is because these facts about her circumstances were used by some as a cudgel against her and given as…..
Hi everyone, I wanted to share this with you as a general backgrounder, since you may have only “met” me through social media. This member spotlight of me in the Ellevate Network gives a bit of history of who I am, what I think and how it relates to this blog, and why I am so committed to helping others. For the greatest accuracy, I cut and pasted the profile, including the actual link below: 1. Introduce yourself to our…..
So you’ve decided to change your life. Whoo hoo! Let’s begin by taking a few minutes to chart your course — bearing in mind that the trip we take isn’t always the trip we plan(ned). That said, intention is a powerful tool in helping you get where you want to go. Consider your journal to be a map of your inner workings. And as with any journey, preparation will help you to be more efficient, more effective and ultimately, more…..
Be grateful for your aspirations, as they’re giving you a window into your highest self. You have the capacity to see them because you have the ability to reach them. Draw them from the realm of theoretical to reality through daily, intentional action. Baby steps. You’ll get there. Affirmations are a powerful tool in bringing your visions closer to reality faster. I can honestly say that my life changed because I found out a way to use affirmations that worked…..
My daughters now range in age from 27-32 years old, but back in the 1990s when the internet was new, a parenting exercise with them helped me earn a free year of detergent. Social media was called message boards in those days (I sound like Abe Simpson and his onion rope belt), …and I submitted a parenting tip that won our family a free year’s worth of a leading detergent brand. With three little kids, the soap came in handy,…..