I’ve been thinking a lot about women’s bodies this week. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about the love-hate relationship many women have with their bodies, which is often more about hate than love. And wondering why we do that – why we think and feel things that allow us to hate [continue reading]
Exercise – Yes. Now. Today.
Regular exercise/physical activity isn’t something you “have” to do. It isn’t something you “should” do. It’s something you deserve to do. Exercise benefits your body and health, but it also benefits your mind and spirit. Similar to your need for healthy food and adequate sleep, you need and deserve to [continue reading]
2 Questions That Can Help Your Pursue Your Dream – “Why not me? Why not now?”
Recently, I attended a conference for women bloggers, sponsored by The SITS Girls. I went to the conference expecting to learn a lot, and I did. I did not go expecting to be inspired, but I was. All of the speakers presented great information that I’ll use to improve this [continue reading]
Weave the Fabric of Your Marriage, One Thread at a Time
Thanks to Tyson Cooper, author of Uplifting Love, for sharing this quote from Simone Signoret in his article Hundreds of Tiny Threads. I had never heard the quote before, but was immediately struck by the implications of those words. It’s true, isn’t it? Although the big events of our married [continue reading]
Live Calmer with a “Start the Week” List
If you find that small crises are stealing the calm from your days, consider using a “Start the Week” list to bring them under control. It’s simple, takes very little time, and pays you back many times over in terms of lower stress and greater peace of mind. Here are [continue reading]
Real Beauty and Confidence – A Few More Thoughts
Recently, we talked about the lies our culture tells about women and beauty and sexuality. Like the one that says you have to look like an Italian supermodel in order to be beautiful. Or be built like a Playboy bunny in order to be sexy. I shared some ideas for [continue reading]