Summer is here. Again. And that means warmer weather, time at the pool or beach, visiting family and friends, and, for many, changing schedules, travel plans, and time off. …
How to Get Diagnosed with POTS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Posted at 02:13h in Chronic Illness, MCAS, POTS by Dr. Christina Hibbert 0 Comments When I first heard…
We women are so good at caring for everyone else, but we’re not so good at self-care. We hustle to maintain it all–family, work, home, health, goals, purpose, relationships–but the…
I’ve spent the last 24 months of my life dealing with breast cancer, and the last 12 months dealing with breast cancer AND Covid. And I have come to see…
If there’s ONE question I get all the time from people all over, just like you, it’s this: HOW? “How do I overcome depression, anxiety, grief, heartache?” “How do I…
This is for all you moms, and women, and caretakers out there. The holidays are over. The kids are heading back to school (hallelujah!). Now what? It’s time for YOU….
Happy New Year! It’s New Year’s morning 2019, 10 am, and I’m in my warm bed (still), looking at the piles of snow outside my window, thinking of the change…
The holiday season is one of joy, and fun, and celebrating, and family togetherness! BUT, let’s face it, it’s also one of the most stressful times of year, with so…
Back in 2012 I wrote a post, one of my very first in fact, titled “What Matters Most?” I was on vacation with my family in California and it had…
I’ve been offline for the past several weeks. I had intended to be diligently working on my latest book, building new online courses, speaking, and spending as much time as…
So, did you do it? Did you set New Year’s resolution s? Did you come up with a new vision, goals, or even a yearly theme like I…
It’s Christmas time again, and that means decorations, lights, gifts, parties, and for most of us, stress. But is this what Christmas is really about? How often do we…
I believe in trying to make a difference–in helping, serving, offering hope, and lifting others in need. Making a contribution is one of my top priorities, right under family and…
Years ago, when I was in graduate school, I wanted to see if I really could hear and follow my “conscience,” my intuition, the Spirit, the whispers. So, I did…
It’s Easter Sunday, and though I don’t usually write here about religion, I am compelled to write today. I am thinking about Jesus Christ and His Atonement, and whether you’re…
It’s late January and there’s no better time to talk about motivation. We may have set goals, resolutions, and themes, but are we still going strong? Or is motivation starting…
There’s something about January and another new year that gets my personal growth juices flowing. I just love the meaning of this time of year—the idea of hope and renewal,…
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the power of personal transformation. It started with Easter, which, no matter your faith or belief system, is really a holiday about our…
As I write, it’s a few days before Valentine’s Day. The world seems to be covered in pink and red, candy hearts, and flowers; it’s beautiful. I, however, am thinking…
As I write this, it’s the first Monday of the new year, and we all know the first Monday of the new year is the busiest day for personal growth….
I’m no stranger to busyness. I came by it honestly. Since graduate school–with two young kids (5 months & 3 years), my husband in dental school, and caring for my…
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” ~Helen Keller When you look at your future, what do you see? Do you see yourself…
It’s that time of year again—time to resume my This is How We Grow Personal Growth Group! Last year was the first year I took it online, but really I’ve…
I’m always happy when others are interested in my work or my writing, but I’m especially grateful for opportunities to share the real me. To talk about my past and…
I knew it would be an adventure—driving over 2,000 miles in an RV, with my husband and our six kids, for 8 days, from Flagstaff, AZ to Las Vegas, to…
I love to read. I love learning, and I find there’s no better way to learn than by devouring book after book. Summer Reading I especially love to read…
It’s no secret life has handed me some lemons–again. I wrote about it a week ago; once again, I’m in a season of loss and grief. Being here…
Life. It sure can be demanding. It sure can be beautiful. It’s a paradox, isn’t it? As I’ve said before, we can learn to “live in the paradox;” it’s how…
My house got pretty out of order last year while I was busy writing and publishing This is How We Grow. For weeks this winter, I would walk around analyzing…
Are you a perfectionist? Not sure? Well, do you… Set unrealistically high goals/standards for yourself and/or others? Judge yourself based on what you do/don’t accomplish? Have a hard time stopping…
Last week, I posted 5 things I know for sure about love. This week, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I want to focus on how we can increase love in…
I love that February is the month of love. I don’t particularly love Valentine’s Day—for many reasons—but I love the idea of focusing on love at the start of each…
We have some exciting things happening with my recently released bestselling memoir, This is How We Grow, and I’d like to share them with you! GoodReads Giveaway! First, we’ve…
We all want to “be happy,” don’t we? We want to feel well, have good times, and enjoy life. Certainly, happiness is a good thing. We may feel happy when…
I know. I just posted yesterday. But one “resolution” I actually made for myself this New Year is to post when I feel like it and write about whatever is…
New Year’s is one of the busiest times for goal-setting–for envisioning a new path, for choosing to grow. And if you’re choosing to grow, you’ve come to the right place;…
If there is one thing we all need during the holidays and all year long it is hope. Hope in today. Hope in tomorrow. Hope in days to come. …
Are you a naturally cheerful person? Sadly, I am not. If I don’t work on it, I can be grumpy, complaining, critical, and downright negative. But, for all who are…
I’ve been practicing gratitude for quite some time now. I started a gratitude journal back when I was first married, I’ve studied countless books and research articles on gratitude, and…