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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleReal 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...
View ArticlePersistence 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...
View ArticleIn 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...
View ArticleDecide
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...
View ArticleRetreating 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...
View ArticleUnpredictable 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,...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleDivorce 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...
View ArticleIs 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...
View ArticleStuck 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!...
View ArticleTry 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...
View ArticleCareer/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...
View ArticleWill 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...
View ArticleMaking 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...
View ArticleBreathe 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...
View ArticleCrossing 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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