God is that HOPE we all nurse in our hearts for a better future for ourselves, our families, and our friends; God is the hope for progressive careers, better politicians, eradication of prejudice or racism, peace for all nations, and a future we all believe in. Most importantly, God is the hero in those who have performed heroic deeds, past or present, …
Last weekend we had a blizzard which dumped about 33 inches of snow on us. I remember tweeting that someone needed to come up with an invention that could quickly melt the mountains of snow that we had shoveled from our driveways, decks and sidewalks because even after redistributing it, we still lacked space. It …
Stress can be viewed as a nonspecific response of your body to the demands made upon it. This is how I perceive stress because that’s the way I feel it. I usually cannot indicate its location the same way I can point to an aching ear or to a pain in my knee or in …
Developing an optimistic mindset is vital for both emotional and physiological stability and growth. A positive mindset sets your adrenaline on an upward drive with zero gravity. Negativity on the other hand, allows gravity to take over. Being a single mom can be overwhelming, but having the right mindset makes a huge difference. Thinking of …
when there is a problem, First of all, a shout out to all the single moms!! Raising healthy, emotionally stable children is difficult, and when you are either divorced, separated or single, that task becomes even more challenging. As they get older, your job as a parent may not necessarily get easier, instead, old problems …
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De-cluttering has the propensity to make your thoughts stand out like a fresh mushroom on green pastures. The following tips can be helpful in clearing your mind and space: Focus on one thing at a time; too many ideas create confusion. Get rid of items you have not used or needed for a long time, …
Children come first. As parents we feel very successful if our children have met half of our expectations for them, and more than half of their expectations for themselves. If you’re a lawyer, the tendency for you as a [lawyer] parent may be to raise a Judge; if you’re a nurse, you may hope that …
Having faith in yourself and in your abilities and talents increases self-confidence, self-esteem, self-awareness, and re-enforces a positive mindset. Without faith in who you are as a very unique individual, you can easily become dysfunctional. To become successful in anything you set your mind on, including career goals, you MUST engage your mind in a process of perpetual learning, …
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Desire is the driver behind the steering wheel of persistence. How fast do you want to go? The bigger your desire, the faster your driving. You have a goal that needs to be achieved and the only way to get there is to have a strong desire. When your desire is enormous, you rarely give up despite …
Starting afresh? No problem! Set your destination. Plan your trip. Some days, you might take two or three steps, other days, just one step at a time. The most important thing is moving forward toward your goal. Success is a journey which begins with you taking that first step. Step on the ladder. #personaldevelopment, #success, #empowerment, #personalgrowth, #breakthroughs. “You may encounter …
