A Holistic Happy Life: Depressed and Stressed to Joyful and Peaceful I deal with depression and stress daily. I have had lows that I simply would like to forget about, but they were and sometimes still are, a reality for me. I have learned a few principles that have helped me to find more joy and peace after hitting what felt like rock bottom for me, and I want to share these principles with … [Read more...] about A Holistic Happy Life: Depressed and Stressed to Joyful and Peaceful
Health and Wellness
Budgeting Mindset
Hello Friends, Today I want to talk about having a budgeting mindset. I will share what you gain, ways to celebrate your wins, great books for positive attitudes towards money and a few budgeting bloggers I like. I struggle to stay upbeat while I stick to our budget and "sacrifice". I know that sacrifice is relative, but I do feel like I am sacrificing sometimes, even when I may just be … [Read more...] about Budgeting Mindset
How to Find Your Calling
How to find your calling is for anyone that is feeling lost or unsatisfied with their current life. I am a wife and a mom. For the last six years I have spent most of my time caring for my husband, being pregnant and nurturing children. It has been some of the most joyous and trying times of my life. It has only been in the last year or so that I felt myself pulled to see myself holistically vs … [Read more...] about How to Find Your Calling
“Put me in, Coach!”
When we were living in Alamo, I created a soccer league. I was a coach and I really enjoyed it. I was a little more vocal than I thought I would be, but I got so much satisfaction in seeing the players fulfill their role well and contribute to the whole teams' goal. At a particular game in St. George, Utah, my nephew was jazzed that I was the coach and when he heard me yelling out encouragement … [Read more...] about “Put me in, Coach!”
Self-Assessment and Goal-Making: Goals for You, Your Home, and Family
It is a perfect time to take a self-assessment and make goals! As you plan for this new year, make some solid plans and goals for your home and family. Cody and I sat down a few days ago and really evaluated where and who we want to be (goals) and then discussed the way we are going to accomplish it (plans). Our biggest goal is to be debt free and have a good savings (at least $1000 dollars … [Read more...] about Self-Assessment and Goal-Making: Goals for You, Your Home, and Family
Value-Based Planning and Living
I have started to see a disconnect between what I value and the amount of time devoted to my values. With value-based planning and living I have added purpose and power to my life. A Personal Case Grit. I need it right now. I have encouraged my students all semester long to be gritty and now it is my turn to dig deep and find the will to keep going. I got sick yesterday and it has given me … [Read more...] about Value-Based Planning and Living