Zapped!Zapped!Zapped! Do you ever feel like your motivation has been zapped right out of you? At one of his speaking events, someone challenged motivational speaker Zig Ziglar saying, “Zig, motivation just doesn’t last!” Good ole’ Zig said, “Either does bathing, that’s why I recommend it daily”. The truth is, motivation isn’t a magical formula. I…
Will It Matter?Will It Matter?Will It Matter? Last week, my son Evan started the 3rd grade, and my daughter Rylee started the 4th grade. After hearing about their first days of school, all kinds of memories came flooding back. I remember the 4th grade like it was yesterday. My family moved from Bethel, Connecticut, where…
Are You A People Pleaser?Are You A People Pleaser? I admit it, and I’m calling myself out on this one. While I’m about to lay out veritable words of wisdom, this is definitely one I’m guilty of doing. Why do we try so hard to please others? It’s like our puppy, Bernie. If ever there…
Have you ever screwed up? You probably spent a whole lot of time “shoulding on yourself”. I should have….I could have….I wish I would have…. While it’s completely normal to beat yourself up a little when you make a mistake, too many times we go for a full blown knock out. I have the privilege…
Last Friday night, my husband and I got to do one of our favorite things – date night! After a nice dinner, we decided to watch the bats on Congress. I have lived in Austin since 1999, and the last time I saw the bats was on a visit before I moved here! This city…