We don’t talk about loss much in our society. People die, really sad things happen, people send flowers (that if you are like me, you forget to send thank you cards for) and a month or two later, you are going on about your life attempting to operate as if nothing happened. But losing people leaves holes in our lives. Holes that we can’t possibly figure out how to survive within a few weeks, or in some cases even years. Well-meaning friends will tell you their advice on how to move on or move …
Happiness Advice For My Daughters
A few weeks ago I shared some simple advice for my daughters. This week I was inspired to share a few more nuggets I want to impart on my sweet girls. I’ve been thinking about what simple things bring me joy and a few themes appeared: Be Nice To the waiter. To the barista. To the grocery bagger. Every person you come in contact with is an opportunity to leave someone better than you found them. Or, you can simply transact. Which one do you think will leave the world a happier place and …
Travel For Work Like a #MOMBOSS
Part One: Survival Basics Being a working mom has it’s highs and lows and if I’m being totally honest, work travel falls firmly in both camps simultaneously for me. I count business trips as a high because I love to visit different cities and have the opportunity to change up my environment. Traveling for work also usually means that I will end up with more alone time than I typically can find at home. Stolen moments of quiet time on airplanes, where I am writing this now, have recently …
Things I’ve decided aren’t worth it
Do you ever feel like you're on a never-ending quest for balance? I do. Between doing my best to deliver at work, be present for my kiddos, stay connected to my spouse and run a household, it can be straight-up overwhelming at times to try and divide my time up appropriately. And as it should... our lives are fuller than ever and we as women are pulled into SO MANY directions. When was the last time you stopped and thought about your life and the balance you are (or aren't)achieving? Have …
6 Tips for Presenting with Ease
Who’s freaked out by presenting? Raise your hand!? I think we all have some level of fear or discomfort when getting up in front of a crowd, however big or small. Why is it such a scary thing? I think the fear can be caused by our lack of comfort being vulnerable, of taking the risk that someone will see we are not perfect. We might say “um” or “like” or forget what we are saying all together. We might trip or a cuss word might slip. We might just straight up pass out. So many things …