Recently, my family and I went on a road trip full of connection, novelty, and adventure. We had a wonderful time but were happy to come home. Upon our return, however, we were met with a grand surprise. My son’s small school, largely run by parent volunteers, had imploded while we were gone. Many families, […]

Someone close to me recently said, “I want to be disciplined like you.” Funny enough, I never would have used that word to describe myself. When I look back at the last several years, I see a story that’s always changing, often in ways that might seem random or even nonsensical to others. I used […]

Have you ever glanced at your weekly schedule and sighed, feeling overwhelmed? It’s a common feeling, but it prompts an important question: what are we truly here for? How can we optimize our time to maximize joy, productivity, financial gain, and meaningful connections? The truth is, we can learn to manage our time to achieve […]

 Over the years I’ve had some bad reactions to medications for health problems, which has made me hesitant to take any prescription drugs, or even over-the-counter ones. A few years ago, a friend suggested NAET treatment for allergies for my son and me. Because of my past experiences, I didn’t even research it or consider […]

Believe it or not, I accidentally bought a house when I was 21 years old. It all started after a five-day road trip to New York.  On my way back, I called my mom to let her know I’d be home that evening.  She told me I needed a new plan because my grandpa, who […]

“We question all of our beliefs, except for the ones we really believe in, and those we never think to question.” — Orson Scott Card I recently had a client say she needs to change her schedule so that she is waking up early because all successful people wake early. Here is good question. What […]

As I embark on a journey to optimize my life and career, I’ve come to a crucial realization: I simply don’t have enough time in my schedule to do it all. Balancing professional demands, personal commitments, and self-care is an intricate dance, and lately, it feels like I’m stretched more often than not. The truth […]

For years I set goals, excited about a new adventure, I would move forward with speed and energy. Over the course of 2 to 3 weeks I got distracted and sidetracked. Several weeks later, having long forgotten my goal, I would often come across my goal in a journal or notebook and wonder what happened. […]

I am the greatest obstacle to my greatest dreams.                                                                 -Craig D. Lounsbrough Have you ever noticed how some people seem to hit an […]

We are kept from our goals, not by an obstacle, but by a clear path to a lesser goal.                                                                         […]