How do you find peace and ultimately happiness during a chaotic time? I have a busy week this week full of good stressors but still a lot in one week. When so much is going on if you are not intentional about creating your week, […]
Do you get inspired to do good work in your own job by being around others providing outstanding customer service? I am inspired every time I pull through the drive through and hear a very sincere, “my pleasure.” Chik-fil-A A simple phrase from Chik-fil-A staff […]
Why is the “slow pace” mindset so popular these days? There are blogs about it (featured a lot in this one), there are books about it and there are lifestyles dedicated to it. I was thinking about the life philosophy the other day after seeing […]
Summertime Pace The first day back to work after vacation is always the hardest, right? But this time wasn’t too bad. I truly escaped all the racing thoughts that preoccupy my mind on a daily basis while at the beach for five days. When I […]
Original post on Mommy Belle in January 2015 (Note: As I read this blog post three years later, I realized how much has changed. While I certainly felt the judgement during those early days, it is hard to remember today. It is hard to remember […]
“You are so busy! I just don’t know how you do it all!” I secretly beamed with pride that someone admired me for my cram packed schedule. It was my sophomore year of high school. I scheduled my days from 7:00 am until way past […]
I saw a post a couple of weeks ago on Instagram stories from another blogger (MichelleFitRobinson) and was so inspired. She had posted a picture from a daily devotional reading. The post talked about being overwhelmed and stressed. It was a unique approach to solve […]
I remember crying to another friend who had an older child about daycare. “I am afraid Buckner won’t know I am his mommy.” While I have since learned that motherhood is an emotional journey no matter what stage you are in, those first few months […]
Do you take mini inspirational breaks during the day? A couple of weeks ago I wrote about daily indulgences and while inspirational breaks are similar, these are designed to inspire you again when you are feeling overwhelmed or in need of some motivation. I know […]
“Play toys with me mama.” Oh the sweet voice of my son competing with the million voices going on in my head. The first thing I heard in my mind was the mantra that has been playing on repeat lately, “Children are not a distraction […]
