Thoughts for Today

This week I ended up in the Apple Store talking with a technician about my phone battery. Even though I fully charge it at night, my battery quickly drains once I start my day. The technician explained that even when I wasn’t ‘using’ my phone there were things running in the background causing a drain on my battery.  What a light bulb moment! On my way home I couldn't shake the comparison. It hit me that this happens to us too. We feel drained, at least I know I do, even on d

When I first started coaching women, officially, I noticed a pattern, they were already juggling so much. Like myself, they were balancing family, work, and all of life’s endless demands. The thought of adding one more thing to do to their already overwhelming list felt impossible.  My challenge was how to get the right tools in the right place without adding any additional pressure for them to achieve.  I was using proven tools but the application was messy. I’d offer worksh

When I became a member of the LINKS Team at Camp Lejeune, NC, we had a motto, Bloom Where You’re Planted . (LINKS stands for Lifestyles, Insight, Networking, Knowledge, & Skills. It is a mentoring program across the Corps where spouses teach spouses. Think of it like Marine Corps 101 for families.)   It was a reminder that it didn’t matter how often you relocated, plant yourself in the new location and thrive. I was fortunate that our family didn’t relocate often. During our

Each year, the Grace Filled Life Designer grows right alongside us. This year’s edition - Bloom with Possibility - is a reminder that new beginnings don’t wait for January; they begin the moment you give yourself permission to grow. I spend a lot of time with women; friends, family, clients, and communities filled with heart and honesty. I find growth and inspiration in these circles and I witness the real challenges women face, the patterns, pressures, and beautiful resili

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