It’s been said that grief is the price that we pay for love… I am passionate about helping people learn more about grief because I know that if you don’t grieve your losses you will get stuck in your pain, which in turn can impact other areas of your life. Remember: Grief does not go away just because you ignore it, it has to be acknowledged. You have to grieve intentionally. We have to remember that in order to truly begin to heal we have to go through the pain of grief. I know that doesn’t sound like fun, but …

Mother’s Day means different things to different people. For some, Mother’s Day is a time of celebration; for others, it is a time of painful memories; for others, it is a time of loving reflection from a significant loss and for others, it is a time of shattered dreams and infertility. Mother’s day can be a day of celebration and it can be a day of pain, hurt, and loss. Mother’s Day will never be the same for me since my mom died. Whatever this Mother’s Day means to you: Celebrate and honor the blessing of your mom. Please don’t …

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have. Mental, spiritual, and physical strength takes time and consistency to develop, but we are also resilient people. Life can be challenging as we all know, but we can decide that we are going to thrive and not just survive. I know that things may seem difficult right now, the struggle can be overwhelming at times, but I want you to dig deep and find the strength that you have within. Maya Angelou once said, “You may not control all the events that happen to …

What you tell yourself everyday will either lift you up or tear you down. What you’re thinking about today will create the life you experience tomorrow. Take some time to think about what you say to yourself about yourself. Negative self-talk is an inner dialogue that you have with yourself. Our negative thoughts can shape our destiny; so pay attention to what you are thinking. You might be surprised at what you discover! Remember: Just because you think something doesn’t mean it’s true. You can change the way you think! You can change those negative thoughts. But… “We can’t solve problems by using …

Your story has many different chapters, one bad chapter in your life doesn’t mean that your story is over. One bad chapter doesn’t mean that you throw away the whole book just like one bad season in your life doesn’t mean that you throw in the towel and just give up. Your past doesn’t have to define your future. You’re not a product of your circumstances; you are a product of your choices. So you have to be intentional and choose wisely. We are all a work in progress. Life challenges are inevitable and figuring out your next step may …

What comes to mind when you think about your attitude? Did you have a bad attitude in 2021? Be honest! If so, how did that work for you? The thing about it is, 2022 could end up feeling a lot like 2021 and we can’t control that but what we can control is our ATTITUDE. Have you ever been around people with a bad attitude? How did that make you feel? Have you been around people with a positive attitude? Do you remember how it felt being around that person? What do you want people to feel like when they …

It’s that time of year again! Time to challenge yourself in 2022. ? A 30-day challenge is an effective strategy to begin to build new habits. A 30-day challenge can be more manageable if your long-term goals seem to be too overwhelming. This challenge is a short-term commitment that can help jumpstart your long-term goals. I like these types of challenges because the 30-day trials keep you focused and they can be extremely beneficial because you can schedule them several times a year. Challenges can help you to create new habits, test your strengths and reveal your weaknesses and help you …

It’s time to reflect on this past year; here is a list of twenty-two questions to ask yourself as we enter 2022. 1) How has the pandemic affected my mental health? 2) What lessons have I learned this past year? 3) How did I handle stressful situations? 4) What am I grateful for? 5) What are my strengths? 6) What are my weaknesses? 7) What bad habits do I need to break? 8) Am I asking for specific help when I need it? 9) What specific change could make my life better? 10) What or who do I take for …

May God’s peace be with you this holiday season, even though we are still in the midst of a global pandemic and there is still so much uncertainty. It’s been a challenging year for many people for many different reasons. So much has changed and as we begin to adjust to our new normal, take time to acknowledge and grieve your losses, take time to reflect, take time to rest and appreciate each special moment. Remember what Christmas is all about… Celebrating the birth of our Savior and all that He has done for you and just being grateful for …

The holiday season is right around the corner and I’m sure that you have some expectations about what your holiday should be like this year. Many of you will be getting together with family and friends for a time of celebration and for some people that’s great; but for others it will be a real challenge especially since we are still in the midst of a pandemic. It’s important to remember that… Sometimes we have unrealistic expectations, especially around this time of the year, about what the holiday season should look like. Sometimes it works out the way that you …