My twins were invited to a Holi festival with their friend this weekend. They were told to bring light-colored clothes that they didn't care about, because they'd be throwing the color powder. We decided to grab some clothes at the thrift store. Before going into the store (because I knew there woul...

I'm hearing a lot about AI these days, in many different circles. Some are embracing it with enthusiasm, and others are still very apprehensive about trying it out. I've been using it for many purposes in my business, and it's been a game changer. But I've found an even more powerful way to use it: ...

When you're attempting something new or stretching outside of your comfort zone, it's really easy to put off doing it... because you just don't feel like it. Your brain is trying to keep you safe and comfy, and it has a lifetime of practice doing it.

I've learned a good response for those thoughts te...

Creating something new requires all of the spiritual and emotional fuel we can get. Scrolling social media or even flipping on the news first thing in the morning drains us of the vital nourishment required, taking our energy and leaving us in a deficit throughout the day.

If you feel stuck or block...

My family's been on a Duck Dynasty kick lately (such a fun, wholesome show if you're looking for something to enjoy all together), and in one of the episodes, Jase said a new phrase that I've enthusiastically incorporated into my vocabulary. 

Bull butter.

It's the same thing as saying "bull crap," or ...

I went to bed last night wondering what I actually accomplished. I was doing things all day, and felt like there wasn't a whole lot of down-time, but there really wasn't much to show for the whole day spent. As I thought more about it, I realized my day was full, but it wasn't focused . That resulte...

When we feel called to something bigger than ourselves, it's easy to get overwhelmed at the magnitude of it. We feel the potential impact, and think "who am I to take this on?"

That's a great way to get stuck. 

Frankly, you can't take this on, and there's no reason to try. At least not on your own. 

Go...

When you're at the beginning of a new journey, endeavor, project, or goal, it's hard to look at everything that's currently on your "to do" list and imagine how you'll ever find the time and energy to make it happen. But you do. You probably have before, and you will! Because capacity is elastic.