February 8, 2024
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As much as we may dread the holidays, for many of us, the time after is just as bad, if not worse. When you are self-employed, especially if you are an internet based business owner, you spend a lot of time alone. It can be a very solitary existence even
Anoint Yourself, Girl This is not a drill! This is, in fact, your coronation day. Your tiara is polished, and your subjects await this anticipated regal appointment. You are the protector of your realm. You are the figurehead of your nation. This, of course, is an analogy. And I present
There was a time when generations of families lived in the same cave, making going home for the holidays a ‘no-brainer.’ But it did not take long for people to start exploring new lands, and moving away from Mom and Dad became the norm rather than the exception. Today, people
One of the critical characteristics of successful entrepreneurs is that we tend to be optimistic. We see what others might call a failure as an opportunity to learn. When others give up, we forge ahead. We have blinders on when it comes to being distracted from our goals. This inner
Going home for family events can be trying, even when you love most of the family, but when faced with a significant family gathering where you know there will be friction…planning for the worst is not a bad idea. Sometimes, planning for the worst-case scenario – knowing that you are
The Perfect Family, that myth from 1950s TV and Norman Rockwell paintings, has probably sent more of us into therapy than all of the Halloween movies ever made. I think there are probably more unicorns around than Perfect Families. And you know what? I am okay with that. For those
3 Tips for (Emotional) Self Care One of the biggest gifts you can give yourself is acceptance of ‘what is.’ Acceptance of self, life on its terms, and acceptance of others are great practices that bring much peace to our daily lives. Knowing and accepting oneself (strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes,
I have always loved the term ‘Drama Queen’ – it always makes me think of Mae West dramatically throwing her feather boa over her shoulder and strutting out of the room while all eyes are glued on her departure. What I DON’T love is the presence of a Drama Queen
