If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, my heart goes out to you. I know all too well the pain that comes from striving and achieving and never feeling like it’s good enough. I also know that we’re not alone. Far too many of us learn that the only way to feel love and […]
How to cultivate courage and do more of what you love
My one word for 2017 was courage. I chose to focus on courage because, for most of my life, I prided myself on being a top-notch perfectionist. Then one day I realized that my constant striving for perfection wasn’t a strength but rather a weakness. My need to be perfect caused me to miss out […]
13 Must Read Books for More Courage, Clarity, and Confidence
How would if feel to live with less fear, uncertainty and doubt? These 13 books offer wisdom and strategies to help you start living with more courage, clarity, and confidence today.
10 Safety Tips for Solo Female Campers
Last summer I began a journey to visit every State Park in Minnesota. Most of this journey was done alone while sleeping in a tent. Over the last year, I’ve had many inquiries from other women who are intrigued by camping solo but as a female have obvious safety concerns. So I created a list […]
6 Lessons Learned While Overcoming Paralyzing Perfectionism
For much of my life, I wore perfectionism as a badge of honor. If asked about my biggest weakness in an interview, I would respond that “I’m a perfectionist in everything I do.” During that phase of my life, I was convinced that perfectionism was my greatest strength. Nearly two decades later, I realize that […]
How I Found the Courage to Face My Fear and Start
Can I let you in on a secret? I haven’t always been the person I am today. Until recently I lived a very small life controlled by fear. I let the fear of criticism, rejection, and failure hold me back from reaching my full potential for close to 40 years. This website is a perfect example. […]
3 TED Talks That Will Inspire You to Keep Your Resolution
If you’ve ever set a resolution, you might relate to some of the following statistics. Only half of Americans set New Year’s resolutions. By the end of the first month, more than forty percent have abandoned their resolution. By the time we hit mid-year, sixty percent have given up. Less than ten percent of people […]
A Simple Tip to Avoid Complacency
Have you ever woken up and felt ho-hum, unenthused to start your day? Maybe you’re counting down the days until the weekend or even retirement? Do you sometimes feel bored with what you’re doing and that maybe there’s more to life? Perhaps you feel stuck and stagnant? You might be stuck in complacency. Complacency is a […]
You’re Gonna Suck at First – Do it Anyway
Can we be honest with each other? Is there something you want to start that you know will bring freedom to your life? Something you need to do but haven’t because you’re afraid you’ll suck? Maybe you haven’t started working out because you don’t want to look clueless at the gym? Perhaps it’s a business […]
Three Fiction Books That Will Inspire You to Take Action
Make a Fortune Friday Welcome back to another Make a Fortune Friday. On the last day of each month, I share lessons from my favorite books. The idea for this theme day came from the Jim Rohn quote, “Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” Today I […]