Very few things get on my actual nerves but this is one of them: Valentine’s Day. I mean what the heck are we supposed to do with this day anyway? It is all fun and games for kids or for the ones in the dating scene… where “all the feels” is a real thing! It is a lot like Halloween without the costumes. Don’t you think?
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A word can be a powerful tool. It helps you focus and concentrate. A word can add meaning to your life and your vocabulary.
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When I started my 2019 “starting from scratch” journey, I was a bit intimidated. I didn’t know what to expect in 2019. I had a tiny team with big hearts who were passionate about what I thought I wanted to do and shared my vision.
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When I was a young girl, I used to sit in the dark in my family’s living room and stare at the Christmas tree. I’d dream of Christmases past, present, and future. I’d get lost in the magical silence that only Christmas can bring while the lights glistened, and the tinsel hung on my tree. In my opinion, a Christmas tree reflects a sort of anticipation and excitement; it offers HOPE.
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The disappointment of not being good enough is something we all experience. You know what I am talking about… one day all is good. The next, someone said this or that and in the court of public opinion, your reputation is going downhill fast.
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With that said, as I walked out of Bank of America Stadium after the opening season loss my beloved Carolina Panthers took, I wondered how to incorporate the mixed emotions I felt into a blog for you. After taking another L, the next week, I knew I really needed to write a blog to help me get through, what could be, a very long football season.
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My youngest son is about to embark on his “last first day of school” everthis week. He is a senior in college! Where do that time go anyway? I’m much too young to have a senior in college! I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.
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When my husband and I started our business 21 years ago, Google wasn’t really a thing yet. Our business grew from word of mouth referrals… Sometimes those were positive and sometimes negative. Today, for nearly 9 in 10 consumers, an online review is as important as a personal recommendation.
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Since it is my birthday week (HEY THERE fellow Cancerians!!!) I figured I’d compile a list of things to share with you since I am considered wiser and probably way past over-the-hill. Here is some lessons I’ve accumulated over the years that I’d like you to know!
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It’s officially the first week of summer. And though I’m counting down the weeks until football preseason, I’m also trying to be more present in each season of my life. With that in mind, I created a Summer “To Do” List for all of us! Let me know which one of these you do! You know I love experiencing new things with you.
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I have been distracted by negativity lately on all levels. The squeaky wheel gets the grease so to speak. Squeaky wheel being my thoughts. You know thoughts become actions right? I am upset at myself for being distracted. Not all of the time mind you, just sometimes; but enough some of the time to see what it is doing. Time to take matters into my own hands and start from scratch!
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“I can’t believe they are going to kindergarten!”
“Where did the time go?”
“I only have 5 more summer vacations with them!”
These are statements I have seen and heard repeated lately over social media and in conversations. I have lived all of these statements and thought my heart would break thinking I only had a certain amount of time left with my kids.
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For me, as a new mom, “Mother’s Day” was special. There is a lot of anticipation and pride that goes into the first one. It should be special but then just like anything else the novelty wears off. Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful and grateful to have my boys. That part never changes. They are my babies, no matter how old, until we take our last breath. I will always be their mama no matter what!
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The NFL Draft starts this week. For football fans it means that a new, long-awaited season is upon us. For non-football fans… I don’t know what to tell you. I know the Super Bowl was only four months ago but for fans like me that is a long time.
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I want to share with you a glimpse of my book. Even if you have read the book keep reading this. I am giving you extra insight into my story. Stephen Covey said, “Leadership is a choice, not a position” and he is exactly right.
Anyone can be a leader.
Do you hear me?
It is a choice.
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Spring has sprung and you know what that means? That means it is time to plan the annual family vacation! Part of me dreads it but a bigger part of me gets excited thinking of the possibilities of where we could go. I have been planning annual vacations for several years. My family travels well together because we have a plan before we leave. I better give my hubby credit because having an itinerary, which includes down time, helps maximize your time… especially if there is a lot to do when you arrive.
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Building relationships as an adult is hard, don’t you think? Everyone seems so busy with jobs and kids and errands and social media. Oh, social media. What a hard world that has been for me to understand. But, I’m learning! I’m trying to make it positive and help forge relationships. This year, in my year of Trust, I am working hard to build relationships with people. One of those ways is actually through social media. I’ve upped my game on Facebook and Instagram.
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I’m having a great time on my Ladies Who Lunch live sessions. Have you been watching? If not, make your calendar to tune into my Facebook page every Thursday at noon. I’ve had some great guests on recently including my friend and fellow KNOW Tribe Charlotte member, Cel Thompson. We talked about being boy moms, work outs, and the KNOW Tribe. You can watch our show by clicking here.
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