I’ve always thought that putting myself first was one of the most selfish things in the world. In fact, I have been particularly proud of my selflessness. It had always seemed like an admirable trait. Lately I’ve realized how wrong I’ve been. I’m starting to realize that self care is far more important. When we…
The Powerful Inspirational Message in Bohemian Rhapsody
I can’t say that I’m a huge Queen fan. I mean, I like a lot of their songs, I saw the “We Will Rock You” musical, Freddie is ok. They certainly aren’t my favourite band ever. They’re just ok. I was on a flight from Guatemala to Houston the other day and Bohemian Rhapsody was…
5 Ways to Rock Valentine’s Day If You’re a Single Woman
Ok let’s face it. Being a single woman on Valentine’s Day can really suck. I mean, it is, after all, the day of love for couples, right? But what if you don’t have a partner? What if you’re one of the many single women who really wish you had a partner to share this ooey…
New Moon in Capricorn January 2019. Time To Rock!
Boom!! Happy New Year and good bye 2018!! Wasn’t that a crazy one? Was it just me that went through Hell and back or did the rest of you too? Man, 2018 had me scratching my head, feeling frustrated and left curled up in a ball in the corner of a room rocking back and…
The One Thing You Lost in 2018
Oh 2018. How it kicked us all so hard in the butt. I keep reading stories about people who lost so much, struggled hard and fell flat. It was a hella tough year for many of us, amirite? We lost many things, and some of us lost loved ones. But in my opinion, the one…
6 Lessons To Take With You Into the New Year
The new year is fast approaching. I can’t even believe it’s already Christmas. I sit here alone and type this out for you on Christmas day. I’m alone this year. I celebrated last night with some of my expat friends here in Guatemala. Fun was had by all. I knew I’d be working today but…
4 Things You Must Do When Reviewing 2018
The year is winding down and we’re looking at that fresh, shiny new slate that a new year represents. At this point in the year you may be feeling overwhelmed as you’re ready to move on. But before you dive into those new goals, you need to take the time to look back over the…
5 Ways to Get Through the Consumerism Nightmare We Call Christmas.
Jingle bells jingle bells. And so it begins. Tis the season to be jolly…. no wait…. for running around like a chicken with your head cut off falling into the consumerism trap and counting down the days until it’s finally all over. Is this how you feel about the Christmas holidays? If so, you’re not…
6 Signs and Symptoms You Are Mentally and Emotionally Exhausted
You know that feeling you’ve been having. You’re tired but you’re not sure why or where it is coming from. You know you are strong, brave and courageous but every ounce of you, deep down inside, is screaming at you. You try to fight it but it’s getting close to the breaking point. The breaking…
The Ugly Truth About Spousal Abandonment and How to Deal With It
As the weather gets colder and the orange and yellow leaves start to fall from the trees, I’ve been thinking a lot about a growing trend in divorce. The ugly truth is that it is happening more and more often these days. The case of spouse abandonment, aka when you thought the marriage was fine…