All. The. Sales!

How does one decide?

How does one afford to take everyone up on every opportunity they want to grab?

They likely can’t so they either delete them all thinking things are terrible because they can’t afford all the cool things. Or buy them all and go into more and more debt resulting in feeling bad about their finances.

Oh boy, where do I even begin? The struggle is definitely real when it comes to expectations placed upon us... especially in my experience as a woman.

Many times in my life people have asked me why I love making jewelry, what inspires me to paint, and why I feel compelled to coach other women. Those questions often short-circuit and confuse my brain. Putting my feelings into words often feels like an impossibly complicated task. 

“Because I love it” is the truth but not the full truth. Something less than the full truth doesn’t resonate with me or the person I’m talking to. What will resonate with them?

We live in an age where kids get Participation Trophies for everything. For a long time, I hated that tradition. But, dare I say it? I can see the value (now) in recognizing the strength and hard work that person put into something. Especially when things didn’t work out like they hoped, or dreamed they would.  I'll show you how to celebrate yourself.

Lies of omission are just as bad as the ones that are blatant and in your face. The difference is who they hurt. It’s usually the one holding back the full truth to their own detriment.

Do you lie (of omission)?

Passionate Living is about finding out what makes us happy and then making sure we do those things more often.

Living inauthentically robs us of our time and leaves us with regret.

There is probably nothing worse than knowing any breath could be your last. In theory, that goes for any of us but at 47 it’s not something you think about like you might at 97. 

For many years I have felt a pull toward my version of freedom. 

After many years in successful but unfulfilling jobs, I started trying to figure out what was wrong with me. (It had to be me right?) Why didn’t I like the “good jobs” I had? Why did I feel so out of place? 

Then I realized I was a generic employee, leaving my talents at home.

For 2 years I have split myself. It hasn’t been serving me from the beginning.

There was something in the back of my mind telling me I was working on goals and schedules that were not sustainable. I just had to get in the right groove, the right mindset, the right *insert next catchy buzz word here.I told that voice it was underestimating me and to sit back and quietly watch me do the impossible. When inside I was fighting against the current with all I had.

You can’t avoid judgment so how do you deal with it? How do you keep showing up and living the life you long for? Click here to learn more.

When we love ourselves and our lives, it’s easier for others to love us. Not only do we feel more confident and secure, but it also shows in how we carry ourselves.

Self-love keeps us from feeling super needy and dependent on others. Check out these tips.

What does it mean to trust your gut?

You know when you get the knot in your gut about a decision and later you regret that decision? That is your body, your intuition telling you NOT to do what you are about to do.

Why does this happen? It is your inner guide, your higher power, God, the universe...whatever you want to call it, it is telling you to PAY ATTENTION!