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I hate olives. But I love you!

My hatred for olives is unshakeable. I have tried to like them over the duration of my life; open to the possibility that taste buds can change. But alas, that...

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Put a Ball Down.

Are you juggling balls that you could choose to place down? Don’t drop it. Demonstrate control over your own life and well being, take it and put it down. ...

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What if you make a mistake?

Making a mistake and fear often go hand in hand. It is time to uncover the identity issues that are beneath the surface of your mistakes! This heart wrenching...

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Intentional Gratitude.

Let’s slow down and be intentional about gratitude. Here are two very specific ways I’m incorporating appreciation and thankfulness into my days....

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I need you.

I need you to stop being so mean to yourself. If you are like me, you are good at allowing an unkind inner-dialogue to take root in your thought life. Perhaps...

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1st Grade & Second Chances

What does it look like to humbly ask for a second chance? This elementary school account offers perspective for all. ...

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A Recent Rainy Day.

These are certainly unprecedented times but life has a way of constantly throwing us curve balls. How will you stay well & avoid burnout?...

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Preparing to go Back to School

This blog is a companion piece to a recent media engagement with WDBJ7, Montgomery County parenting blogger shares advice for starting the school year off...

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Childlike Courage

“I’m scared in my gut but brave on the outside.” My 8-year-old daughter has recently developed a fear of big, booming thunderstorms. Honestly, It...

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Information — Not Insult

I’ll never forget the day that my leadership coach made my cohort of young professionals practice the art and science of giving and receiving feedback. This...

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Make the {Inner} Mean Girl Stop.

I can only hope you find friends in life that love you enough to stand up to the mean girl. No, not some mean girl at work or a mean girl that you went to high...

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Strong & Vulnerable

You serve no one well by holding tightly to your challenges. In your vulnerability, you will step into a beautiful paradox of strength....

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Squeeze in Summer Education

Recently, I was excited to have the opportunity to go on WDBJ7 and share insight about how my family has navigated these challenging and unprecedented times....

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What story will you tell? {Webinar Excerpt}

When you are facing those challenges it is time to pause, look into your proverbial crystal ball, and consider what story you will someday tell. Then, it is up...

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How do you fight mom guilt?

We feel guilty for what we do.  We feel guilty for what we don’t do.  We feel guilty for how we feel.  And, if we manage to not have...

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