Brainstorming the life you want means looking into the future. And thinking about the future can cause us to feel two things: 1) excitement about the good things we know are coming and 2) anxiety about the things we can’t be sure of. I used to believe that I was in control of my future….
Discovering and nurturing the things that make our hearts beat faster isn’t just good for us personally. Pursuing our passions is a way of life that’s also good for our relationships. I know what it’s like to ditch your passions for a season. I loved being a full-time mom, and I poured all of my…
This is the time of year when I start to feel a little bit grumpy. The holiday fun is over. The decorations and all the sugar have disappeared from my house. I’ve optimistically set new goals and eagerly created a plan to start making things happen. Everything is quiet, and my computer is calling me…
When I was a girl, my childhood dreams took many forms. I dreamed of being a nurse. A flight attendant. A rock musician. A Peace Corp volunteer (for a very short time in high school.) And a writer. What I have been is a student. A marketing professional. An entrepreneur. A wife. Mother. Homeschooling mom….
