10 Amazing Books I’ve Recently Read That You Will Love

reading kindleEver since I received my Kindle last year for Mother’s Day, I’ve doubled the number of books I read.

I never, ever thought I would find reading on a Kindle more enjoyable than holding a real book, but (gasp) I’m finding it to be true. It’s easier to hold, the type is easier… Continue Reading…

8 Ways to Spring Clean Your Life

iStock_000009122145SmallLast week I took my daughter to New York City for spring break to look at colleges. But it didn’t feel one bit like spring.

In fact, it was so cold we were wearing winter coats and boots, wondering if nature was playing a cruel trick on us.

Even when we returned to Atlanta on… Continue Reading…

The 10 Most Likely Reasons You Haven't Found Your Life Passion (+ win free entry into my Path to Passion course!)

Looking Under Bed(Special Note: Make a comment below about this post topic and why you’d like to join my upcoming Path to Passion Course, and I’ll select a winner to join for free! Please share on social media too.)

Depending on which survey you read and where you live, somewhere between 70-80% of people… Continue Reading…

3 Habits You Must Give Up If You Want Sustained Happiness

iStock_000009482490SmallYou, my friend, were born with a birthright.

You were born with the birthright to be happy every single day.

Everything you need to be happy is given to you from the moment you make your first cry. And you still have those things to this very day.

25 Ways To Create Your Personal New Year's Revolution

iStock_000006933404Small“The unexamined life is not worth living.” ~Socrates

Most New Year’s resolutions fail.

You probably know this if you’ve ever made one and attempted to keep it.

You start out strong with great determination and enthusiasm. But after a few weeks, your resolve fades away, and you are back to your old routine and… Continue Reading…

Don't Get Your Panties In A Wad Over Nothing

open ardent heart #1It doesn’t seem so long ago I was writing a post about the shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

Now there has been yet another senseless shooting, and (could it be possible?) one that is even more horrific. I won’t linger on this tragedy. We’ve all had our moments of private anguish and disbelief. And nothing… Continue Reading…

30 Good Karma Things To Do With Small Gaps Of Time

sun through clouds photoIf you cut to the chase of the meaning of life, it’s the “meaning” part that we all long for.

Beyond all of the stuff, thrills, and happiness we pursue on any given day, in the long run, we just want to feel like we’ve made an impact on the world in some way…. Continue Reading…

The 52-Week Life Passion Project Book Is Now Available!

The52WeekLifePassionProjectDear friends and readers, I am so thrilled to announce the release of my first book, The 52-Week Life Passion Project.

This book is the culmination of all that I learned on my personal search for life passion, leading me to my career as a coach and blogger, as well as my… Continue Reading…

8 Great Books For Fall Reading

iStock_000002995388SmallI am a changed woman.

I never thought I would turn my back on printed books. But it appears I’m moving in that direction.

Books have been a huge part of my life since I learned to read. In fact, I chose an English major in college, mostly because it allowed me to read a… Continue Reading…

Why We Should Stop Talking Politics

Bad news“A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful.” ~Charles W. Pickering

The other day I was talking politics with my friend.

We agree on most political things, but even so, I could feel myself getting agitated. Talking politics is like sitting in traffic. Nothing… Continue Reading…