In life – and especially in the whirlwind of motherhood, it’s easy to put your own needs on the back burner. But remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup. We have responsibilities and people counting on us all through our life. It’s essential to remember that it’s OK — and necessary, if we want […]

Rediscovering yourself isn’t just about looking back at who you were before you started a family. It’s also about meeting yourself where you are now and uncovering what truly makes you…YOU.  Think back. Over the years, you’ve probably worn many hats – mom, partner, friend, possibly a career outside the home. Chances are, that in […]

In life – and especially in the whirlwind of motherhood, it’s easy to put your own needs on the back burner. But remember, you can’t. pour from an empty cup. It’s essential to prioritize self-care and focus on your own well-being, so you can show up as the best version of yourself for your loved […]

As I write this, the buds are finally sprouting on the trees and the first daffodils are springing up. These are always the first reminders for me that, despite cold nights here in the northeast, spring is on its way.  As the seasons change, so do the stages we face as moms. Just as we […]

Grab a cup of coffee and join me for a chat from my cozy corner of the world – my home office. I’m focusing on personal growth, specifically for women in our stage of life. But here’s something I want to reinforce: Personal growth isn’t about chasing perfection. We don’t inspire ourselves to grow and […]

A wonderful coaching exercise to help you visualize and dream the various ways you may want to explore your personal growth is by creating a vision board. Now, before you say, “Oh, I’ve heard of those,” and skip over this entire post, hear me out. Vision boards are not just arts and crafts; they’re a […]

As moms, we’ve mastered the art of putting everyone else first. From the moment we hear our first, “Mama,” we’re on call 24/7, juggling the endless demands of family life. We pour so much of ourselves into nurturing our family (who somehow grew up way too fast!), often leaving our own dreams and aspirations simmering […]

“I’m old school.”  This is how I’ve always explained the fact that I only used a paper (journal) calendar. I enjoyed writing out my daily to-do’s, my goals, my workout, etc. I still do this, but more so as an exercise to think through my day mentally and have the thrill of physically checking things […]

The REAL secret to a great morning routine starts before you even get into bed the night before. Having a consistent evening routine sets you up for success for the next day. Go to bed at roughly the same time each night. Set a bedtime alarm on your phone to remind yourself that it’s time […]

“Morning Routine” is such a buzzword, but what exactly IS a morning routine? It is a set ofchoices that you make to start your day off with intention and purpose. A morning routine canallow you to get ahead of the chaos and be prepared if things become chaotic. It can help youstart your day off […]