May 8, 2018 was my due date for my first pregnancy. On that date I was entering my second trimester with my son, unknowingly facing the loss of that pregnancy in only a few weeks. May 2019 I was just cleared from being monitored for cancer, a few months into my “What Now?” Journey, unsureContinue reading “May 8th Past and Present”
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2022 Update
I missed posting the last few weeks. I’m working on figuring out a lot on how to prioritize my time to achieve my long-term vision, for my business and personal life. And I got COVID and was out of commission for most of about 7 days. I’ve struggled with clarity and overwhelm because of allContinue reading “2022 Update”
Thoughts on Entertainment: Disney’s Encanto
Spoiler Warning: Do not read if you have not seen the movie and want to be surprised. I love reflecting on the messages in family and children’s movies. Some of my favorites are Trolls, Inside Out, Soul, Frozen (I & II), and now Encanto. I thought this week I’d share my thoughts on the messagesContinue reading “Thoughts on Entertainment: Disney’s Encanto”
New Year! New You?
So many people love the saying “New Year, New Me!” but what changes at the strike of midnight on a pre-determined day of the year that makes us believe anything will suddenly be different when we wake the next morning? The truth about change is that it happens gradually and builds over time. There’s noContinue reading “New Year! New You?”
Is your comfort zone holding you back?
A comfort zone can be both encouraging and confining, both encouraging composure and calm, and inhibiting growth. For these reasons, it’s important to find a balance between remaining comfortable and testing the waters of new experiences. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of living in your comfort zone—first, the advantages. Remaining in your comfort zoneContinue reading “Is your comfort zone holding you back?”
What does it mean to have a comfort zone? Is it serving you or limiting you?
Essentially, a comfort zone is a state of mind. We all have different mindsets in which we feel at ease. Our comfort zone serves a fundamental purpose, protection. Comfort zones keep people safe and encourage caution when caution is due. Having a comfort zone is what has helped humans survive as a race for asContinue reading “What does it mean to have a comfort zone? Is it serving you or limiting you?”
Thanks-giving [Gratitude]
When was the last time you took a moment to ruminate on all the good in your life?
With Thanksgiving, a time when our attention is drawn to the idea of giving thanks, fresh on our minds I wanted to take a moment to discuss the life-changing effects of Gratitude.
So what is gratitude? And why should you be thinking about it?
Transformation: Control to Surrender
I controlled everything I could and then lost pregnancy after pregnancy through no fault or action of my own. I spent countless hours lamenting the unfairness of it all. But over time I learned to be grateful for the lessons that all of these experiences taught me. The one I want to discuss again todayContinue reading “Transformation: Control to Surrender”
Transformation: Choices
I will never forget a conversation I had with a friend years ago when I felt stuck in a stressful job. After complaining to her on a call, yet again, she kindly but firmly told me: Jenn, if you want to talk about making a change I’m here. I don’t want to hear about yourContinue reading “Transformation: Choices”
Music: Our stories, emotions, affirmations
I have always chosen my favorite songs based on the lyrics. Which is why I cannot personally understand why some people prefer to listen to bands that scream sing unintelligible words no matter how much they try to convince me it’s the guitar or drums that “make it.” To each his own, but I’d likeContinue reading “Music: Our stories, emotions, affirmations”
Believe Grow Glow 