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"Confidence is not "they will like me." Confidence is "I'll be fine if they don't." Christina Grimmie We all know that one person who oozes confidence regardless of the situation. The person who walks into a room and is immediately noticed by everyone. And the person who is so deeply rooted in who they are [...]
As I write this, we are just around the corner from the start of a new school year. Store shelves are stocked with back to school essentials and kids everywhere are gearing up to go back. In many ways, this year is almost identical to those of the past. Despite the similarities, this school year [...]
Are you thinking about going back to school as a mom? You're not alone! There are so many moms out there who have thought about going back for one reason or another. Maybe you love working but have lost that spark. The passion you once had slowly fizzled away. At this point, simply making it [...]
Earlier this week, I received the call every horse owner dreads. The call which starts with "there's been a terrible accident" and ends with uncontrollable sobbing. Grief and pain immediately take over, leaving you unable to do anything but continuously replay the horrific details over and over again in your mind. In that one instant, [...]
"Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing."— Theodore Roosevelt When was the last time you were scared to do something? Were you able to turn fear into courage or did the fear overwhelm you, preventing action and keeping you stuck? The definition of courage would have you [...]
How are you holding up right now? Are you living and loving life? Or are you struggling with overwhelming anxiety and a sense of impending doom? Recent events have impacted every single one of our lives, to some degree. Whether it's the virus, social injustice, or a tanking economy, stress is everywhere you look. Anxiety [...]
Perfectionism is sneaky. It often starts as a coping mechanism when we're young and unable to recognize its lies. Although it disguises itself as a desire for excellence, perfectionism is actually an intense fear of failure. This fear has the power to destroy confidence, self-esteem, and relationships. It keeps those in its grasp believing that [...]
Have you ever been in that place where you have the best of intentions but just can't seem to follow through? You have goals. Big goals that you've been working hard to accomplish. But then something happens. Maybe you get sick. Or are asked to put in more hours at work. Schools suddenly close due [...]
"The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt."Sylvia Plath Self-doubt is sneaky. It swoops in, stealing your confidence, your productivity, and most of all, your self-esteem. There are many ways in which self-doubt can show up in your life. You may have vague feelings that you aren't good enough or that you can't handle what life [...]
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 [...]