This month, we’re talking about tools you can use to make healthy or positive changes in your life, especially changes you find hard to make. Yesterday we talked about changing your mind about change and creating a mindset that works for you, not against you. We also talked about ways that your mindset can make…
When it comes to making positive changes in your life, your mind can be your best friend – or your worst enemy. Our thoughts are very powerful, and they exert a surprisingly strong influence on our actions. To a large extent, what you believe about your ability to change is what will come to pass. …
Well, the Christmas season isn’t following the kind of neat and tidy plan that I love so much. One of our sons got married this month – which was wonderful – but it absorbed a lot of my energy and attention for several weeks. And my husband was quite sick for almost a week. And…
If you’re trying to take better care of your health, you’ve undoubtedly run into this paradox – the more time and effort you devote to one aspect of taking care of your health, the less time you have to devote to other aspects of taking care of your health (or so it seems). If you’re…
If you’re like most busy women, you sometimes struggle to connect with your spouse and build a strong marriage in the midst of life’s chaos. Staying connected shouldn’t be something you have to “work at,” but more often than not that’s exactly what happens. When your job is demanding, your children are needy, your parents…
Essential Oils in the Bedroom: Top Sensual Oils for Women Yylang ylang Clary sage Rose Geranium Jasmine Can women use essential oils in the bedroom? Do they affect mood or libido? And is it worth trying to find out? You may have heard people talk about using essential oils to boost libido or to spice…
As a busy woman, you probably struggle every day to accomplish all the things you need to do. In fact, I’m fairly certain that you end each day with items still on your to-do list, because you just didn’t have time to get to them. And that means that figuring out a way to make…
If you’ve spent any time on Pinterest, you’ve probably seen beautiful pins that show perfect weekly meal prep – a week’s worth of fruits, vegetables, meals and snacks, all perfectly portioned in matching containers, lined up neatly in a clean and organized refrigerator. And those pins invariably link to a gorgeous blog where a fun,…
Have you ever worried that you should be buying more food that’s super healthy – maybe even some that’s organic – but thought you couldn’t afford it. If so, you’re not alone. Many women want to eat healthier and feed their families a healthier diet, but don’t think it’s possible to eat healthy on a…
Simple words, spoken with love, can change the course of your marriage. These words can exert effects that defy logic and common sense – it’s almost as if they possess some sort of magic. Wherever your marriage is right now – thriving, struggling or somewhere in between – try using some of these magic words…