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Mourning

You can find joy all around you again. And the journey you’ve been on makes it all the sweeter. “But in spite of setbacks, recurrences and the sense that our sorrow keeps doubling back on itself, there...

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A Whack on the Side of the Head

When change is forced upon us we can either eventually look at it as an opportunity to explore new life directions or we can dive into the pit of bitterness, sadness and self-pity. Which will you...

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Why be unhappy? Seriously.

None of us have time to waste being unhappy. We have to grieve. That’s a given; but eventually, we can choose happiness again … and usually, the sooner the better. “I don’t think we have time to waste...

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Real Bionic Women

The ability to rise above adversity is one of the definitions of a strong woman. Overcoming brings power. The definition of RADiCAL women includes the words “Rising Above” and that always means...

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Persistence Guarantees Results

Having the self discipline to keep on keeping on is what gets us where we want to be. Daily discipline brings us to the place we see in our dreams. Results are guaranteed if we simply keep taking those...

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In a funk? Do this.

Helping someone else always helps us. And reaching out to others takes our focus off our own difficult situation. That’s often the best medicine of all. “The best thing I can do for my brain is to find...

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Decide

Choosing to choose. Some of us try to leave decisions about our life up to someone else. The reality is that making choices is one of the things that gives us power and control over what happens in our...

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Retreating and Hiding is Okay Temporarily

It’s okay to retreat and regroup temporarily. In fact, doing exactly what we want to do for a day can give us renewed energy to get back into the fight. NOTE:  The hiding and retreating must be...

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Unpredictable hours

Notice the little beautiful things all around you even on your most difficult divorce days. Choose to notice the blessings in the middle of the mess. They are always there. It’s our job to notice,...

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A full bag

Nothing happens unless we do something. Just thinking and wishing and planning and hoping doesn’t make things change. Doing something does. What positive thing are you doing today? “Wishes never filled...

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A New Garden

Plant a garden. It will be a great reminder to get rid of the toxic weeds in your life and cultivate the plants that will eventually bring a delicious harvest. “I once had a garden filled with flowers...

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Divorce despair safeguards

I don’t even know whether I should talk about this today.  I know most of the women on this site have a plate full of sadness, discouragement and devastation.  I don’t want to add to that, but I’m...

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Is Peace Possible During Divorce?

Peace is our choice. But peace only comes when we know that our life is secure in God’s love and protection in spite of all of the struggles that show up because of free will. “Tension comes from not...

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Stuck in a rut of negativity

The longer we stay on the path of negativity, the more ingrained negativity becomes and that breeds more negativity. Pretty soon we’re stuck in the negativity ditch, and that’s not pretty. Get out now!...

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Try this today – it’s so worth it

A simple act of kindness can change someone’s day. Try it today and see what happens. It’s amazing, addicting and it makes life sparkle in all kinds of ways! “Life would be much more exciting if each...

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Career/Life Coach Guest Blog – A Gift

  Getting back to work or finding a better job after divorce can be scary. But it can also be a gift – a discovery of your “SolWork.” If you find yourself in life transition, such as divorce, there is...

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Will you rebuild or not?

Picking through the rubble of your life after a tornado or a divorce is agony. Tears flow. Shouts of anger may ring out. But the truth is, our only choice is to rebuild or not. Make life better than...

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Making Peace with Yourself

” … being young is great, but being yourself is better.” Veronique Vienne in The Art of Imperfection … Simple Ways to Make Peace with Yourself Whether you consider yourself young or old doesn’t matter...

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Breathe First

Taking a couple of deep, cleansing breaths can make most conversations more controlled. Try it and see what happens. “Breathe Before You Speak” From Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson Very...

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Crossing the River

To get to the other side of any of life’s challenges, we have to put fear and dread aside and wade through. Advice: join others who are crossing and help each other!  It’s safer and faster. “Waiting...

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