This is where perfectionism leads us to... I’ve come to understand that the opposite of perfectionism isn’t laziness, it’s excellence. We so often will cling to perfectionism in the name of excellence- but the truth is, nothing keeps us further from it. Perfectionism never leads us to become our best...because perfectionism always tries to beat [...]
Don't fake the answer to this question... I have three kiddos all fairly close in age (7, 6, and 4 yrs old). Recently, my youngest, Brian, has started to "copy" everything my oldest, Jackson, wants. For example, before he says what flavor ice cream he wants, he has to know what Jackson has ordered. Before [...]
What's more important than money? I've said there was one question that helped me shift into a more vital relationship to money. That one question helped put money back into its (healthy) place...which is, for me, as a tool. A tool that opens up opportunities for me to live a life that feels rich, meaningful and [...]
The Questions We Never Ask... A couple weeks ago, I was getting pedicures and enjoying a night out with a few girlfriends. I hopped onto the pedicure chair next to my good friend, Shawn, and the first thing she said was, "I've got to tell you something." Backstory: Shawn is a very gifted writer but [...]
In the process of working with so many mothers from all around the world, I’ve come to see that our generation is carving out a new way of mothering. As modern women, we are navigating the path of motherhood while seeking to honor our ambitions and passions... and in the process creating a whole new [...]
Oh the new start of a new year...it can feel like such a love/hate experience, can't it? It's amazing to feel the rush of fresh starts, major potential, and big dreams for the year to come - but many of us battle with a shadow side to this all as well. That inner voice that [...]
A year and a half ago, in June of 2012, I felt the inner nudge to give some time to imagining what I wanted to bring more of into my life for the remaining 6 months of the year. I put on some of my favorite music, poured a glass of wine, took out a [...]
How to know when you're ready I want to tell you two truths about bringing your gifts to the world. You will never feel ready. And they will never be perfect. I was on the phone with my team about a week before Replenish was officially released. I had to approve the latest proof and...it [...]
Dear gorgeous mama, It's here. Replenish IS HERE. I can hardly believe I get to write these words and send you over to the page where you can have it either magically zipped to your e-reader or flown through the skies to be in your mailbox soon. It's like being able to send you a [...]
{At the end of this post, I'm going to share about a new webinar I'm hosting (for free) if you'd like to sign up. It's about Discovering your Diamond of Brilliance…if you are short on time, but interested, take a moment to learn more now by clicking here.} When my husband and I began to [...]