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14 December, 2020

6 questions to ask yourself in December

This time of year always stirs so many emotions for me. I look back on the year and reflect on how I could’ve done better. What I could’ve done more off. Differently. Nothing to do with sales, business goals or dream clients. And everything to do with family. Questions to ask yourself as the year draws to a close: Did I make time to truly listen to their stories? Did I look them in the eyes when they spoke to me? Did I tell them how much I appreciate their kind gestures and...

17 August, 2020

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Motherhood is deeply bittersweet

Being caught up in the distractions of my to-do lists, errands and chores has been the quickest way to miss those "golden moments". I have started to make a point of observing them more. To really see them. Taking in all the details....

Simba and Spot toys on stack of folded pants.

6 September, 2017

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Take in the every day moments

8 August, 2017

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Mama, you’re always dissing yourself

We were emptying the dishwasher together the other morning, and I can't even remember what we were talking about, but I must have said something negative about myself when Mr 9 says, "Mama, you're always dissing yourself." So, yeah. I didn't really know how to respond and mumbled a "Yeah, I guess I do. I really shouldn't do that hey?" How did this kid get so wise!? He's been quietly watching. Taking it in. And then he calls me on it. Straight up. I mean, seriously, what type of example am I...