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Quarantine ... like it or not, it's been here for awhile now. It's hard to say exactly how long it will be around but here in Wisconsin, we're bracing for at least another month. I'm doing my very best to stay positive and to continue learning and growing through the chaos. And do you know [...]
Imposter syndrome shows up in our lives in various ways. It holds us back from reaching our full potential and is, unfortunately, incredibly insidious. I have always remembered feeling as if I didn't deserve the successes I've had in life. As if somehow luck rather than skill has been responsible for where I am today. [...]
As I write this, we are in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis, the likes of which we have never before seen. Our lives have been impacted in so many unexpected ways. I am doing my best to keep the faith but the world feels like a dark and heavy place right now. Although [...]
Money, fame, achievement. Everyone craves success on some level. And everyone's definition of success is slightly different. As a working mom, my definition of success includes separate achievements for work and home. Both realms are demanding and it can sometimes feel like I'm treading water rather than making any real progress. I certainly could decide [...]
The world is a strange place right now. Here in Wisconsin, the governor ordered closure of all bars and restaurants earlier this week. If you know anything about Wisconsin, it’s that our population relies on its dense population of bars and churches to survive. And churches across the state closed their doors over the weekend. [...]
Have you thought about learning piano as an adult but are not sure whether it would be worth your time? Maybe you attended lessons when you were younger but never took it seriously and have since forgotten everything. Or maybe you stuck with lessons for several years and still remember a bit but are now [...]
I have a confession to make. A deep, dark secret which is tough to admit even to myself. The secret is that a negative mindset has destroyed progress toward so many of my goals in life. Goals such as getting (and keeping!) my house organized. Expanding my piano repertoire by learning new pieces. Becoming more [...]
After a particularly long and stressful day a few weeks ago, I had an epiphany. It suddenly hit me that I am a working mom. Not a very timely epiphany as my first child is 9 and I worked before and after her birth. But an epiphany, nonetheless. There are times when navigating a full-time [...]
Christmas is done, the new year is upon us, and Valentine's Day is right around the corner. My husband and I have been married for over 7 years now and take a very laid back approach to the day. Marriage comes with its own set of trials and tribulations and we've certainly had our fair [...]
As I write this, we are about to turn the calendar over to a brand new year. This time of year always inspires me to think back on the great times and the lessons learned. It's also time to look ahead to the new year and identify simple, specific goals to make even greater strides. [...]