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 […]
Courage Cultivates Courage – Why it’s a Good Idea to Step into Your Fears
As a part of their goal setting process, many people pick a word for the year. It’s the one thing they want to focus on and improve more than anything. My word this year is courage. The last few years have been challenging for my husband Jer and I. Challenging but rewarding. At the end […]
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 […]