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SoulShine Life Connections guides overwhelmed moms who are seeking more in life to reconnect with themselves through a fun, creative, and personal journey to gain clarity of direction and a feeling of purpose in life.
Here we are again, on the crest of the holiday season. We want to acknowledge all of those host-ers of the festivities because let me tell you it is no small feat and that is why we want to remind you that in this holiday season and it’s about damn time you enjoyed yourself!
Does the ticking of the holiday clock make you feel stressed? Are you already searching for holiday survival tips? Look no further, DreamChaser! In today’s blog, we cut through the noise with the only holiday survival tip you need. Enjoy!
News Flash! Random acts of kindness are committed every day. In fact, 83% of people say they are part of this group of what I like to call Undercover Angels. This squad spreads joy, happiness, and love throughout the world and you can get in on this action! Check out today’s blogcast for more on how spreading kindness can make your life better every day.
Whoa…the calendar just flipped and it’s November! Anyone else already feeling the holiday stress approaching? Here’s an idea…what if I told you that you could have a stress-free holiday? Um…yes, please. And, it’s not even that hard to accomplish. The key is setting boundaries in specific areas today…right now, before the holidays start. The answers are inside today’s blog!
If you have spent time with a 4 year old, you probably have experienced the sweet, and possibly brutal, honesty that comes with young kids. These little truth tellers can offer up Best Life inspiration and insight…if you listen. In today’s blog, Inspiration Catalyst Erika shares a recent life lesson coming from her tiny life coach, her daughter Lucy.
Did you ever stop to think about how life is like the changing seasons? Each season brings about different aspects that provide us with different perspectives. Me and my hard head have learned to embrace the seasons as they help me to better understand this thing we call life.
Self-care seems to be a popular buzzword these days. Women’s magazine covers seemingly can’t be published without some reference to self-care. I think it’s become a word and a concept we are numb to. It’s time to stop giving self-care just lip service and make time to take a mini self-care retreat!
We have all been there once or twice or like every day…where did I put my keys? Where did I put the hammer? Darn it, where is that bill I was supposed to pay this week? We all get unorganized at some point in all the busy-ness life brings. I am the first to admit this! But how do we turn this chaos around and get it together?
Happy World Heart Day, DreamChaser! Who's excited?!? You should be! Your heart is like the engine in your car - it's the driving force behind all you can and will be able to do. In today's blog, learn 7 fun (and simple) ways you can celebrate World Heart Day…and boost your heart health!
Let's be real…the goal-getting journey can get tiresome. Finding inspiration in the triumphs of others is awesome fuel for your own journey. In today's blog, Inspiration Catalyst Erika shares an inspiring story from her son, Ethan, that has helped give her spark. You won't want to miss the 5 Life Lessons from a Kid's Triumph, either! Shine On!
Time is a little like trying to hold onto jello, it just keeps slipping through your fingers no matter how hard you try to manage it. The problem seems to be that we are all just too busy, right? Well, not really. In today’s blog, we take a look at why we are so busy and how to manage our most precious resource, time, more effectively.
Morning routines will set the stage for being productive, intentional, happy, and less stressed. When you take the time to go through a pre-set routine each morning you are preparing yourself for the day. Today, we take a look at what a good morning routine looks like and why it’s so important to implement one in your life.
Anyone else riding the back to school emotional rollercoaster? This seasonal transition seems to always be highly charged, even if you are excited for the kids to return to school. In today’s blog, we look at the solution to the back to school blues! Enjoy!
It’s August. All aboard The Crazy Train! It is the time of the year to cram in all the lasts of the summer and get ready for back to school. The question then becomes how do you make the transition and yet stay sane? We got you! We have 10 helpful tips to help you calm all the chaos and impress yourself with your ability to manage it all.
Um…how is it August already?!? Whoa. Know what that means? We are entering the BTS (Back to School) zone. As you prepare to send the kids back to school, stress often seeps in. Let's not ruin the summer vibe! Check out today's blog for 3 things you can do right now to make back to school stress-free!
It’s so easy to assume someone acts a certain way because you can “logically” see that they are just a jerk or stupid or ignorant or uncaring… You put in the descriptor. We all do it, but how can we stop and replace the judgment with compassion?
Mmmmmm…mojitos. Nothing says summer beverage like a refreshing mojito, amirite?!? (Just don’t forget the muddled mint!) In today’s blog, we are serving up failure with a twist…the muddled kind, that is! Enjoy!
How can we love ourselves without abandon when beautifully photoshopped, pinteresty, insta-flawless bodies, faces, and lives are constantly shoved down our throats? It’s an overload of perfection and it sucks, but have no fear! SoulShine has the SOULutions for you to kick the crap to the curb and finally learn to love yourself with abandon!
Anyone else feeling the long weekend blues? Long weekends, especially holiday ones like July 4th and Memorial weekend, seem to fall in the category of a blessing and a curse. Anyone else find themselves looking forward to the bonus time but then packing it with a bit too much? You know, too much fun, too much food, too much sun…too much, too much, too much. In today’s blog, we will help get you back on track with 5 Tips to Get Back in the Swing of Life after a Holiday Weekend! Shine On!
Nothing says summer like baseball…or is that just my life? As I learn more about baseball, I have come to realize how it not only mirrors life but also is a remarkable place of inspiration on how to live your best life. Today's blog explores just that…how America's pastime is full of life lessons we all need!
Welcome to Life’s Diner. Here life is served any way you like it. We are proud to offer an extensive menu to you. As well, our dining room creates just the right amount of ambiance and comfort you desire. Please come on in! No reservations are necessary! Just take listen to hear about today’s specials!
Ah…summer. Warm weather, sunshine, longer days…there’s nothing quite like it! As you get ready to soak up all the summer vibes, and rays of sunshine, check out today’s blog. There are some things to keep in mind as you shift into this season to keep yourself the healthiest possible so you can do all the things! Today's 7 Top Tips for Your Healthiest Summer Ever are a must-have for the season ahead!
Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah thankfully we are not at Camp Granada! In today’s blogcast, we are challenging the old thought process that kids get to have all the fun in the summer! There is plenty to go around, so why can’t we adults have some fun too? Problem solved!
This blogcast was a letter I wrote to my daughter and her friends when they graduated high school. I wanted them to “get” what life was really all about. I recently re-read it and thought, damn more people need to know this information and so here it is for you. I hope you find it thought-provoking and perhaps inspiring.
Want to hear an interesting thing about living your Best Life and getting out of your comfort zone? You will find yourself hitting plateaus, feeling overwhelmed, losing your mojo or motivation…all signs that you are stuck! But, getting stuck doesn't have to be a bad thing! In today's blog, Inspiration Catalyst Erika shares a pivotal time she got stuck and how it has continued to help her time and time again.
Being stuck sucks. You can feel paralyzed to make a move in your life. Sometimes feeling stuck feels really heavy and in my case, I didn’t even feel like myself. That’s when a friend and Oprah stepped in to show me how it was possible to move through the stuckness.
Gretchen Rubin coined this quote in her book The Happiness Project when reflecting on parenting her kids. One minute, the days D-R-A-G on; then, the next thing you know…BAM! A year has passed. What if I could give you the gift of time? (Just a disclaimer…I'm not magic!😉) Check out today's blog for 3 simple tricks to change your perception on time!
Sometimes everything is going our way and we are on top of the world! We feel unstoppable, like a productivity machine, and then there are the times when we are stuck. S T U C K, stuck. It’s as if you have lost your mojo! Today, our bonus blog helps you understand what’s going on and how you can begin to get unstuck. **Remember to join our FREE UnStuck Challenge this week right (April 25 - 29, 2022) here to get you and your productivity back on track!
How does the word failure make you feel? It’s crazy that a word, a simple word, can be attached to so many deep feelings and reactions. In today’s blog, let’s take a fresh look at failure and learn a process to Flip the Script on it, once and for all!
Giving back is something almost all of us desire to do. Our intentions to give a hand to those in need are honorable and truly heart-warming. There is only one problem and that is that many of us don’t make it a priority to regularly give back. Today we will begin to get ourselves back into our communities helping those in need and in doing so, the love you give, boomerangs right back to you filling you with joy. Bonus: Take the Boomerang Give-Back Challenge! After listening to today’s blogcast, take a moment to figure out how you can help another this month. We want to challenge each of you to just do something, big or small, it doesn’t matter. How can you help out another? We want to hear about it! Take pics! Post them here on Soulshine Dream Academy Facebook page and tag it with #Boomerang. Let us know what you did and how it made you feel!
Did you know that having fun has amazing health benefits? That expression “work hard, play hard” has a lot of truth behind it. Today’s blog explains the 5 amazing health benefits to having fun and how fun affects the body.
Today’s blogcast is for those of you who stand on the fringe. The ones wondering about the “happy positive” people of the world. Is it a scam? What are they so happy about and how can you get some of this happiness?
Burned Out. We have all heard that phrase at some point in our lives…or, perhaps, experienced it ourselves. On the heels of all the havoc the pandemic has brought into all of our lives, this might be an unfortunate commonality more and more of us will share. Spoiler, DreamChasers, being on the burned out track is not Best Life material! In today's blog, we take a look at the signs of burnout and what you can do about it!
When you think of all the things that make up your day, energy might not be one of them. You might say at the end of a long day that you are exhausted or out of energy, but there is more to energy than just physical energy stores in our bodies. There are a number of things that can drain your energy. Being aware of them and managing them can make a profound difference in your life.
Have you ever experienced stress in your life? Seems like a silly question since stress is an unavoidable part of life. Have you ever stopped to consider what your stress mindset is? In today’s blog, we explore how your mindset can turn stress from a life-sucker to a life-enhancer.
We spring clean our homes by gathering up the clutter, dusting from top to bottom, and opening the windows for some fresh air! Everything feels squeaky and new! Well, what if you did that with yourself? Wouldn’t it be amazing?
Are you ready for a challenge? I’m talking about a life-altering, happiness-boosting, ignite-the-path-to-your-best-life kind of challenge…and I know you are up for the task. It’s all about loving yourself enough to give up 3 life-sucking things. Check out today’s blog for more!
Many of us are unaware that there is a heart/brain connection. Each works in tandem with the other. Here is another fact that might blow your mind, the heart is actually considered a second brain in the body. Today we delve into what secrets your heart knows about you and why they are so important.
What comes to mind when you think of February? For most, the answer is most likely Valentine’s Day. But, for your self-proclaimed science nerd and resident nurse practitioner, it’s heart disease. February is also American Heart Month, Dream Chasers! Join Inspiration Catalyst Erika today for Tale of Two Hearts…this atypical Valentine’s Day love story is risky business!
Deciding to love yourself is important. This is no flimsy decision. Loving yourself is as important as living or dying. When you live your life soaked in self-love, life is very different than living life rotting in negativity. Let’s explore how you can choose “I love me” and change your life for the better!
Know what today is? Today is around the date that most people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions. If you are one of the masses that started out the year with good intentions and have found yourself falling short, shrug the guilt and extend yourself a little grace. Then, check out today’s blog for a secret to where the source of your failure may be and how to flip it from goal breaker to goal maker!
Girl, you are on fire! Make this your mantra as you go after your dreams this year! In today’s blogcast, we will look at how the key to achieving your dreams is feeling your dream’s importance before you even begin to take action! What I am talking about is that fire in your belly that has been smoldering for a while…let’s go after it!
Your mind is more powerful than you can possibly imagine. It is where you house your beliefs and thoughts. If your beliefs and your thoughts become your actions, then utilizing the power you have within is key to turning your dreams into reality.
I double dog dare you…did those 5 words bring you right back to the elementary school playground? What happened after those words were uttered? More often than not, I’m willing to bet, you went for whatever the challenge was without overthinking. I think it’s time to bring the double dog dare back to our lives, but with a positive and possible SoulShine twist. Read today’s blog for more!
The end of the year is inevitably a time when we look back on how and what we did over the past 12 months. The question becomes, how can you live your life in a way that in a year from now, you will feel accomplished and proud of who you were in 2022?It all begins with living life with intention.
Let’s face it, when things get busy, the mom in the family tends to pick up the slack. And, it doesn’t get busier (or extra) than the holiday season. Before the holiday burn-out hits, check out these 3 important reminders!
Start believing in yourself today, not tomorrow, next week, or someday. Does that seem daunting? It doesn’t have to be. Mel Robbins the author of The High Five Habit has discovered a very simple way to become your own biggest fan and through that develop a relationship with that person you see in the mirror and it all begins with a simple high-five. Corny? Yes.Simple? Also yes. Effective? Immensely.
Have you ever heard of the word of the year? This is a simple but powerful goal-setting tool to help keep you focused on what you want to accomplish. SoulShine has an idea to make this Best Life strategy even better. Instead of a Word of the Year, let’s pick a Core Value of the Year! Find out more in today’s blogcast!
Balancing all the things in life can feel like an impossible task. Sometimes it can get so overwhelming that we just forget about certain things, like taking care of ourselves! Today we look at how to manage these areas of balance effectively and get ourselves back on the list!
Each year as the holidays roll around, we turn to tradition. We automatically do certain things because that’s just the way it is done in our families. Today we take a look a little deeper at the importance of tradition in how it anchors a family and provides a connection.
Looking for a way to bring more inner calm, decrease anxiety, or boost the happy factor in your life? What if I told you it is as simple as doing 1 small thing every day? Read today’s blog to find the answer in this simple but insanely powerful Best Life Tool that you absolutely need for your Best Life Toolbox!
Unworthiness runs rampant in America, especially among women. The statistics are downright frightening. If you ever have felt that pang of not being good enough, today’s blog can help bring you out of the dark and into the light of feeling good about yourself.
Hello, November! Know what that means? The holidays are right around the corner! Does that bring your stress levels up? Never fear...SoulShine is HERE! Inspiration Catalyst, Erika, has 5 simple steps to take now to knock holiday stress out before it starts. Ready for a stress-free and enjoyable holiday, every year? Today’s blog is your answer!
Trick or Treat? Are you a Halloween enthusiast or cynic? Whatever your inclination, let’s rethink Halloween through the eyes of a 3 year old, from a place of wonder and excitement and magic. Doesn’t that sound fun?!? Check out today’s blog to see how Halloween can be a great excuse to be a kid again and put some fun into your life!
Welcome to your fresh start! What’s great about starting fresh now is that you have a good solid 90 days to kick it into gear and feel accomplished by the start of the new year! In only 7 steps you can accomplish amazing things in only 90 days!
Anxious. Nervous. Frazzled. Strained. Tense. Worried. These are just a few ways to describe and experience stress. We have all been there, perhaps even more in these recent months. As the time to the holidays shortens, the stress levels often climb. In today’s blog, learn How to Calm the Chaos with 3 Simple Tips to Tackle Stress.
We seemingly are searching endlessly for a fountain of youth. Well, I have news for you. This elusive font has been right under your nose and within easy reach all along. The magic that can keep you young and healthy can be found in simple kindness.
To say dealing with a houseful of covid and a multitude of quarantine schedules is stressful is an understatement! In today’s blog, Inspiration Catalyst Erika shares the strategies she pulled from her Best Life Toolbox to get through her family’s recent covid quarantine. It’s a must read if you find yourself in this situation or any challenging time in your life where resiliency is needed!
We all have busy lives to lead and many days we are just trying to get through them. That’s a problem. The mind, body and soul are inextricably linked. It’s a whole system that if you ignore one of the parts, you will see it bubble up throughout the system.
Anyone else feel as though they have completely fallen off the health wagon? Whoa, baby, summer is super fun, but, all that fun can allow unserving, and unhealthy, habits to creep in. Get back on track with 3 Areas to Focus on to Jumpstart Your Health Journey!
How can yo make an almost impossible small change in your habits so that you are 37 times better each year? Listen to today's blogcast for the incredible secret!
What do you feel when you think about exercise? If you are like me, all the negativities of exercise might pop into your mind like finding the time, dreading the workout, or feeling too tired. Turns out, these are some of the most common excuses not to exercise! Join me in today’s blog to learn my secret from dreading exercise to enjoying it...it’s much easier than you think!
Have you heard of the Absolute No List? Whether you have heard of it or not, you probably have one. This is a list of things you will not do in your life. When used intentionally, an Absolute No List is an awesome tool in your Best Life Toolbox. In today’s blog, we look at an interesting twist on the Absolute No List by combining it with lessons we have learned from recent challenging times. You won’t want to miss this!
In today’s world, change seems to be the name of the game. Life as we once knew it has changed and life as we will know it likely will change. With all this change, it got me thinking maybe we should consider some changes in our own selves? There is no better time to implement change because everything is all sort of one big do-over. So, why can’t we have a do-over?
It’s August...know that that means? It’s time to get ready for back-to-school! Anyone else feeling a little rusty in this department? It has been almost 2 years since school has started with a normal-ish vibe. Check out this blog for 5 tips to get your back-to-school groove on!
It’s the season of new lunch boxes, backpacks, notebooks, and pencils! The anticipation of preparing for school to start even reaches those of us without kids in the home. What if we took advantage of that excitement and spend this month learning something new that will help us live a happier and more fulfilled life?
The best life lessons are often right in front of us, as long as we don't miss them! In today's blog, Inspiration Catalyst Erika's 2 year old, Lucy, demonstrates a truthbomb life lesson on going after those goals and dreams.
Are some people hard-wired for happiness? What about those of us who aren’t? How do we find it? Today’s blog examines happiness and steps you can take to increase happiness and life satisfaction.
Refreshing, crisp water is, hands down, the summer season superhero. Not only is water the perfect way to keep it cool on a hot day but it also keeps you feeling, and looking, your best. Check out today’s blog for the answer to “why water?” and for 7 Fresh Ways to Up Your Hydration.
Ancient Hawaiians penned a prayer of forgiveness that can shift your perception of what forgiveness is and is not. It is so simple and can be applied to oneself in order to clear burdens or negative self-worth issues.
Do you remember the days when you just were cool? Then one day you wake up, three kids later, a paunchy tummy and grey hairs sprouting up and you think what the hell happened? In today’s blogcast we discuss 5 ways on how to get your mojo back!
Living your best life means making intentional choices that serve your mind, body, and soul...this is true wellness! The place to start is the food you use to fuel your journey. In today’s blog, we explore the importance of real, or unprocessed, food in your diet but with a unique SoulShine twist!
Life is short, eat the cake! Great advice, right? How about life is short, get out there and spice life up by taking on some adventures? In today's blogcast, we take a look at how to squeeze some adventure into our lives.
Have you heard of a bucket list? Or, maybe you have heard of it but wondered why you should care? In today’s blog, find out the deal with not only a life bucket list but how (and why) you should make a summer bucket list! Get ready to launch the most epic, fun, and adventurous summer ever!
I want to invite you to take perhaps the best road trip of your life to a place where your dreams reside. Today we look at dreams in a much different way to shed some light on how they can lead you down the road to happiness.
Summer is upon us, which means warm weather, sunshine, and, gulp, swimming suits. Anyone else looking to take back their health? In today’s blog, the best kept diet secret is revealed...and you might be a little shocked. Read on (or listen) to get started on your health and wellness journey!
There is a silent killer out there that can slowly chip away at you each day and you may not even realize the impact it is having on your life. This silent killer is called self-doubt. Today’s brief blog talks about how you can shake off the bad habit of self-doubt.
Time to dream big and craft yourself a most fabulous life! Asking these 20 questions will help you gain perspective and take inventory.
Perfectionism is a common obstacle to the life of your dreams. Have you ever thought how social media might be playing a role in this idea of being perfect? You might be a full-blown perfectionist, or just caught up in other people’s highlight reel, either way, today’s blog might help you move past this!
Spring is here! While warmer weather and budding greenery might be your thoughts of spring, mine immediately goes to baseball season. The intensity of the spring sports season has no rival. Just like your athlete, taking time to prepare and train for the upcoming season sets you up for success rather than becoming stressed out and frazzled, missing out on the fun. Check out today’s blog for 7 tested and true time saving tips to rescue your season...and, more importantly, your sanity!
Want to add some fun and excitement to your life? Try something new! Curiosity is your ticket outta the humdrum of daily doings.
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! This year give yourself (yes, you can gift yourself), the best gift ever...time. This brief blogcast will give you the rundown on how to find the time and how to make it count! Time’s a-wasting, hurry up and take a listen!
Ever want to start a new behavior but didn’t know how? Or failed to stick with it? If you are like me, you not only answered yes but also have experienced this multiple times over. Today, I am sharing the 7 key steps that I have found to instill a new behavior into your daily life, taking that idea to the habit you just do. Check out the game changing steps to use as your guide in today’s blog!
Happiness - sounds simple, right? Then, why are so many people struggling to find it? If you are one of those looking for happiness, I know the way, and it begins with asking yourself a few questions. Today we will ask some important questions to help you gain a new perspective on happiness.
Are there any other overprotective parents out there? I know if you are with me in this, you too do not see what the big deal is, particularly if your kids are little. I have come to realize that there is a process of letting go that we go through, especially when your child reaches the teenage years. Today’s blogcast helps us learn to step back, let go and give them the opportunity to shine!
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is a day dedicated to making our planet better through tree planting and litter collection. How in the world would this be connected to tree removal? Check out today’s unconventional Earth Day reflection that ties in a Chinese proverb, tree removal, and dreams in an interesting twist!
You have a personal constitution and you might not even know it. What I am talking about in plain talk is what is it that you stand for? What is important in your life, so important that you live by that “rule”? Today, we take a look at why it’s important to stand for something and how that drives your life experiences.
Hello Spring! It is a time for renewal. It’s a time for hope and a fresh start. It also is a time when many of us start our spring cleaning. If you are anything like me, it’s not the cleaning so much that I need to attend to, it’s the clutter! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a place that will promote peace, calm, and be a soft place to fall at the end of the day? Listen to today’s blogcast for ideas on how to declutter your way to happy.
Have you ever hung out with a kid in the “why” stage? That relentless asking of why...why...why. The persistence can be wearing but have you ever realized the end result? You get to the simplest answer, the very core of the why. That reminded me of an exercise I had heard of but, admittedly, never tried called 7 Levels Deep from Dean Graziosi. DreamChasers, you won’t want to miss the revelation this skeptic had!
I gotta ask...how happy are you? If you are like me, you are misusing the full potential of happiness. Get this! With a simple shift in mindset with intention and mindfulness at the core, you can boost your happy factor not just once but several times during the day. Intrigued? Listen to this!
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Today’s blog takes a look at how we can take the initiative to blossom into the life we have always wanted to live. With only a few easy steps we can move forward. Why not start today?
How in the world would pancakes and petitions collide? It all comes down to syrup, obviously. In a surprising teachable moment, Inspiration Catalyst, Erika, was the student while 3rd grade, Liam, was the teacher. You won’t want to miss today’s blog with the latest life lesson from a kid. (Plus, who doesn’t love pancakes?!?)
Isn't it funny how life can get in the way of living the life you want? Seems ironic, right? It’s important to step back once in a while and check-in with yourself. One of the best ways I have found to do this is to take a personal retreat. A personal retreat can give you a needed break and help you prioritize life’s demands.
Did you know that the number one indicator of life satisfaction is spending time with those who you love and who love you too? It’s number one, that’s important. So, how do we make sure we are doing that effectively? This is the question Bruce Feiler has asked (and answered) in his book The Secrets of Happy Families. In today’s blogcast, we delve into the 3 key strategies (plus one bonus strategy!) in his playbook for happy families.
Enter stage left, the king from the Broadway hit musical Hamilton, sarcastically asking “What Comes Next”? With the end of March comes also the end of the first quarter of the year. So, I’d like to ask YOU the same question in regards to your goals and dreams...what comes next? If that left you wondering yourself, this blog might be the insight (and restart) you need.
Have you ever noticed that kids are the best life coaches? They live life with unfiltered joy in the simple things and cut right to the heart in their questions about life. The latest great life question came from Inspiration Catalyst, Erika’s, 9 year-old son and life coach, Liam. Check out today’s blog on how this question was the catalyst to spark a great idea to get after that life you dream about!
It is easy to get caught up in the complaining of getting older, isn’t it? I mean things are going south, wrinkles setting in, and busting a move takes on a whole different meaning! But, here’s the thing, getting older shouldn’t be such a negative experience. In today's blogcast, we find the pot of gold in the golden years!
When asked what the most important thing is in our lives, most people say “family”. We have no doubts about it, especially if we are parents. Brene’ Brown, the author of Daring Greatly has published what she called “The Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto”. It sounds a little daunting and official but in truth, it lays out parenting guideposts and promises for her children. Today we look at how we can utilize a parenting manifesto in our families.
I’ll do it tomorrow...I’ll get started when...I’ll be ready to do this if...Any of these sound familiar? Good old procrastination...the ultimate force in halting your dream chasing, goal getting, live your best life journey! Today, it’s time to break the spell and wake up. Today’s blog dives into 5 insights on what procrastination is...and isn’t...so you know what you are dealing with. They might surprise you!
If you slow down and pay attention, ah-ha life lessons show up in the most unexpected places. Today’s blog is about just that! Check out SoulShine Inspiration Catalyst, Erika’s, ah-ha moment that gives her the drive to just keep going!
You have a secret weapon in your back pocket that you might not realize is your ticket to forgiveness, and that my friend, is gratitude. Following a path of gratitude will lead you to find peace in forgiveness.
Do you or someone you know suffer from FOMO? As in, Fear Of Missing Out. It’s a serious, life-sucking medical condition...okay, okay, it’s not a real medical condition. But, FOMO does bring lots of negativity into your life. Today’s blog digs into what it’s about, how to know if you have it, and what to do about it.
Affirmations have found themselves on the receiving end of jokes, groans and eyerolls for years. They seem so far fetched, right? You think about something, and it comes true...how magical! Your skeptical, science nerd Inspiration Catalyst, Erika, dives into how affirmations work, including a key piece of the puzzle that is often overlooked, in today’s blog. It will leave you wondering, why not give them a try.
Today we need to have a get-real-with-ourselves chat about 4 key patterns of behavior that keep us circling the swamp of mediocrity. Whoa. You will be surprised to realize how these behaviors negatively affect your life and how simply eliminating them will make you more empowered to follow the path of your true calling.
Wow! We are well on our way to getting those goals and dreams that we set out for the new year, right? Err...maybe not. Did you, gasp, get derailed on your way? Just kidding...not gasping required. You hit a roadblock...so what, no big deal! In today’s blog, let’s chat about how roadblocks are just part of the process. This might just be the “ah-ha” moment you need!
Today you are going to take your little imagination on what could be the best road trip of your life. The one that leads to the place of your dreams! But, how are you going to get there? Dang, where is that road map when you need it? Have no fear! In today’s blogcast, we will map it out properly with the 3 markers you need to align so that your road is paved with success!
We try to avoid it each year. We say this year I am not going to (fill in the blank with your most hated vice), but then we get pulled by a force that even Darth Vader would have a hard time dealing with. The force of bad habits sucks, no like, literally sucks all your good intentions out the door. Listen to today’s blogs for triggers to look out for and how to manage them.
Ahh, love is in the air! We find ourselves in the month of Valentine’s and love. People are inspired daily by love and masterpieces of art and song are the result. Today we take a tongue-in-cheek look at some of the all-time favorite love songs and how they can help us infuse more love into our own lives.
Are you familiar with the old school comedy Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray? Today’s blog dives into a fun way to think about goals and how it is paralleled by this movie. This interesting perspective might be the shift you need to keep at those goals!
Making the game winning shot is every athlete’s dream, right? While being the hero of the game is awesome, that moment in the limelight is fleeting. There is always another game to play, another victory to go after. There is, however, an awesome life lesson that lives and serves well past the expiration date of the game-winning play. Check out today’s blog to learn more!
The hustle and bustle of everyday life and the busyness of busy can encompass you to a point where you feel you are living in constant chaos. It's draining. It’s unfulfilling. It’s exhausting. So why do so many of us still do it? Stop in the name of SELF-love and listen today’s blog for ways to decrease your stress and to increase your happiness.
It’s a new year and it is a time when many of us are making resolutions to become better. One way to get at this is maybe looking at things a little bit differently. What I am talking about is intentionally developing your own personal brand. That doesn’t mean you are selling something rather you are becoming the person you really want to be.
Do you know what January 21 is? It’s the day that most people have abandoned their New Year’s resolutions and goals. Not this year, DreamChaser, not this year. Your Inspiration Catalysts are equipping you with the tools, tricks and strategies to stick with it this year. In today’s blog, we start building the solid foundation that is needed on your journey. This might just be the piece you have been missing!
You just never know where your most valuable life skills will be learned. Recently, your Inspiration Catalyst, Erika, had an epiphany...the shenanigans of her emotional toddler were exactly like handling her drunk roommate in college! We all can use a little light-hearted laughter once in a while, and today’s blog is just that!
What if I told you that there is only one way to find fulfillment and happiness in life? It’s true. There is only one true way to finally find contentment and meaning and that is by asking why. What is your “Why?” is the question. What is the reason that gets you out of bed in the morning? It’s your “Why”. Listen to today’s blogcast to find your “Why”.
Do you prefer to make resolutions or goals? Have you ever thought that they actually work well, and maybe best, together? Your Inspiration Catalyst, Erika, always preferred goals and, truthfully, rejected resolutions until a new framework for how these could work together popped up in her latest personal growth book. Check out today’s blog for this mind blowing mindset shift...you might just have a great tool to add to your own best life toolbox!
Happy New Year! Now that we have been so excited to get out of 2020, I am going to ask you one simple question: What’s going to be different this year? Before you give up on those big dreams and goals, check out these 10 strategies to help you stick with it this year.
This is an open letter to the year 2020. Yo 2020, you have been the longest 5 years of my life! You have brought challenges no one has welcomed, but truth be told, you have also brought some good. Listen to today’s blog and help us usher out 2020 with a virtual kick in the keister.
As we say buh-bye to 2020 and “Hey!” to 2021, this is often a time when we look for a fresh start, a new outlook, and are motivated to knock out those goals and dreams. This speaks directly to the souls of your Inspiration Catalysts, Jackie and Erika, here at SoulShine Life Connections. Before you get too far, we want to walk you through an important first step...to reflect BEFORE you reset. Today’s blog will talk you through a fun way to do just this in 5 simple steps!
On this occasion of the first (dreaded) day of winter, I bring you my ode to the things that irritate me. We all have our lists of irritations and sometimes it can’t hurt to be reminded of how we can work on learning patience in a world full of irritations.
I am going to suggest something sort of rebellious. Rebellion is always fun, isn’t it? How about you put yourself first this season? Yes, I know it’s the season of giving, but you don’t need to exclude yourself from that list! I want you to give yourself some respite from all the negativity. Listen to today’s blogcast for some totally rebellious ways you can give back to yourself this season!
Have you ever stopped to think how children view Christmas? It might differ based on age but there is often wonder and belief infused with fun, excitement and joy. Today, Inspiration Catalyst, Erika, is sharing holiday life lessons from her children that we all should embrace the whole year through
This year more than ever, it is our presence that should be the present, but how do we do that when we literally cannot be together? How can we make this season bright with the restrictions we are facing? Check out today’s blogcast for tons of ideas to make this holiday bright.
Tis the season!! With all the things to do and plan for, it can feel like the holidays are happening to you rather than something you are participating in. And, what follows this feeling of outer chaos? Inner chaos better known as stress! Today's blog is all about bringing the joy back to your holiday and leaving the holidaze behind!
I refuse to let time turn me into an old person. I have given this a lot of thought and researched how the hell I am going to dodge this bullet and I have a plan. I am going to share that with you today and I hope you find it to be inspiring enough that you jump on the “I ain’t getting’ old train” with me!
Have you ever played this game? You know, where you share 2 truths and 1 lie about yourself then everyone has to guess? With the ultimate in thankful holidays upon us, that's Thanksgiving in case you lost track of the date, check out the gratitude edition of this fun game in today's blog!
The name says it all. NO-vember. This is the perfect time to practice an important tool...saying no to the ‘meh’ so you can actually say yes to the best. Check out why this is so important to living your best life...and get the SoulShine Best Yes Checklist!
How can there be good in grief? Today’s hopeful blogcast explores how many of us are experiencing some grief and how we can find hope and gratitude on the other side.
This blogcast is for those of us who have been waiting for life to just get back to “normal”. We need to stop playing the waiting game and get back to living our lives despite Corona.
What’s your pet peeve? That thing that takes you from chill to seeing-red irate in a flash? For SoulShine Inspiration Catalyst, Erika, it’s the elementary school drop-off and pick-up line. OMG, the horror! Today’s blog is all about how Erika turned this time wasting aggravation into the ultimate in self-care!
Whoa...it’s November. Seriously, how did that happen?!? You know what that means? Bring on the holidays! And, with that comes traditions, obligations...all the things you do every year during this season. Have you ever found yourself dreading one of these traditions? Perhaps, secretly hating it and wishing you didn’t have to do it? Check out today’s blog all about seizing a unique opportunity to break up with those traditions you secretly hate!
On this occasion of All Souls Day, I invite you to board the Souuuuul Train If you grew up during the 70’s, you know what I am talking about, but, the funny thing is this isn’t about learning new funk dance moves, it is actually about your soul. Learn 6 easy steps to help you begin living your authentic life.
Hey there, DreamChaser! Are you ready for a challenge? I promise it’s simple but offers some huge insights...it might even get you on a better track towards your goals. It’s a 30 Day Bad Habit Detox Challenge. Check out today’s blog to learn the deets and join us in the fun!
It is the season of ghosts and goblins, but sometimes we find the scariest of things right next door. What I am talking about is bad neighbors. We have all had them. These pains in the butt seem to have an affinity for conflict. So, what can you do to live happily while living next door to Atilla the Hun? Today’s blogcast can help you to live happily ever after anyway.
There’s an important part of living my best life that I have been neglecting, and I might not be alone. Who else hasn’t been in for a REAL physical exam in years? I’m talking labs and tests and talking about your, gulp, family history and risk factors. I’ll admit it, even as a nurse who should know better (insert sarcasm), I have put this off. Today’s blog is all about how I finally decided it was time to be an adult about this and why YOU should join me! You won’t want to miss it...your best life is at stake!
Today is National Evaluate Your Life Day. Who knew that was even a thing? Fall is a great time to celebrate all that life has been in this past season and prepare for what is to come. Today’s blogcast identifies 6 important questions to consider when evaluating your life.
Today is National Face Your Fears Day! Hurray! It’s time to face the fears that have been holding you back from living out your dreams. Today we identify those fears and show you how to kick fear to the curb!
I am sure you have heard the phrase that comparison is the thief of joy. In today’s blog, we dive a into what Inspiration Catalyst, Erika, likes to call “comparisonitis”, which is the worst version of comparison. Do not fear, DreamChasers! There is a cure on the way for this disease that robs your of your dreams and goals that is fun and easy to execute! You won’t want to miss this!
We have all heard it before. Just be yourself. Don’t worry about what anyone else thinks. There is no one in the world exactly like you. Just be yourself because everyone else is taken. If that is true, then why are so many looking to be someone or something else? Listen to today's blogcast for insight on this common phenomena and what to do about it.
Have heard that old adage “if you keep doing what you are doing, you will keep getting what you are getting”? It’s one of those, yup, #nailedit kind of insights. Yet, you still find yourself on the hamster wheel of the same actions leading to the same results resulting in continued goal failure? Gah, so frustrating!!! DreamChaser, I get it because I live it. Check out today’s blog for one of those ah-ha moments when Inspiration Catalyst, Erika, had an epiphany on a new way to use a favorite tool!
One of the hardest chapters for parents to go through is when their children leave their nest. If you are an empty nester or if you have a high schooler who is beginning to stretch their wings, you may be feeling a sense of loss. In today's blogcast, we provide hope and a process you can utilize to work through to managing your feelings.
So, 2020 hasn’t exactly been what you were expecting or planned. You had goals and dreams and this was the year that BIG things were going to happen. Then, Coronaville, the evil stepsister to the fun and happiness land of Margaritaville, happened and everything was derailed. DreamChaser, it’s time for some tough love with a check up from the neck up, as in, let’s do a thorough mindset reset, flush the negative and get back on the positive train!! Check out today’s blog for the details!
In our series of the opening and closing of chapters in life, today we talk about divorce. It’s a chapter of life that almost 50% of marriages end in. We are very fortunate to have divorce financial consultants Rhonda Noordyk and Chassidy Camp from The Women's Financial Wellness Center to help us navigate the way through the Big D, and I don’t mean Dallas.
Today is World Gratitude Day and with coronavirus impacting everyone everywhere, how can we find gratitude? Listen to today's blogcast for the remedy that can cure the corona blues.
Who else imagined Ross from Friends yelling “Pi-vot!”? Anyone? Bueller???
At some point, the possibility of opening that chapter to career change will present itself, and it will be up to you to be the author of that next chapter. A little guidance is always helpful to navigate unknown waters. Today’s blog dives into a way to evaluate where you currently are so you can take your next step confidently.
The alarm goes off and you sleepily re-enter the world. You breathe and think about the day to come and then it hits you. This is real. We are living in unprecedented times, as they say. You don’t even want to think of the reality. You want to go back to sleep and wake up when it’s all over. In today's blogcast learn the three steps to regaining control when your life starts feeling out of control.
Ahhh, the joys of motherhood! When talking about chapters in life, there is none more profoundly life-altering than becoming a mother. For some of you, baby makes 3 might mean you are a first time mother, which was the case for me twelve years ago. In our more recent family history, baby makes 3 was bonus baby, Lucy’s, appearance on the scene making three kids. Put the baby in the bouncy chair, settle in with your fifth cup of coffee this morning, and let’s have a real girlfriend-to-girlfriend chat about the unfiltered, nitty gritty, this-is-what-really-happens truth when you become a mother!
I have been anticipating writing this blog for a while now. As I was waiting to get our dog from the breeder, I was thinking this could be a light-hearted blog about the “dog days of summer” instead, I have been moved to write about something entirely different. I want to write about love today. It is clear that a dog’s purpose is truly all about love. Listen to today's blogcast to see how our new puppy, Miss Daisy is teaching us about living life with love and joy.
Adulting was already hard, then this pandemic came along and has made it even harder on so many levels. Yes, we here at SoulShine are all about finding the blessings in the stressings, flipping the script on negativity, pushing through adversity to grow...that hasn’t changed. But, sometimes, we just need to be seen and heard and acknowledge that this just sucks. If the mantra of your life right now is Hot Mess Express, today is your day!
Every life is a story. Each day is a page we write and with time we are continually opening and closing chapters. This month at SoulShine we are going to present a series on the many chapters of our lives. One commonality with life’s chapters is that they all involve change. Listen today’s blogcast for how to best manage change as you navigate through life.
One of the best ways to learn is from others' mistakes and missteps; today, I am going to get real with you in an area where I have made errors...setting expectations with my children for the school year. The interesting thing is I had no idea I was making a misstep and thought I was doing a great job. The pitfall I discovered was a simple missing step in the process, and I want to shed light on it so you can avoid it yourself. Check out today's blog for the deets!
Ed Technology, short for educational technology, needs to be your friend over the next few months as most of us are schooling virtually. When you become familiar with Ed Technology you will be infinitely more capable of handling your child’s schooling at home. Let's have some fun hearing about Ed and his helpful tips!
It’s that time again, DreamChasers. The start of the school year is fast approaching. While this year might be a bit, ahem, up in the air with virtual, in person, or a combination of these, there is one thing you can count on...cold and flu season! This is an inevitable part of fall, DreamChasers. You can be afraid or prepared; the choice is yours. SoulShine Life Connections Inspiration Catalyst and resident nurse practitioner, Erika, has your back with some guidance on where to focus your efforts to keep yourself, and your troops, as healthy as possible this fall. Check out today’s blog to be in the know!
Money. You love it. You hate it., but whatever your dream is, it’s likely that if you made the decision to spend with intention, keeping that dream in mind, that little hot finger on the Amazon “buy now” button might cool off! Read today’s lighthearted look at a serious topic - your finances.
Kids come in all shapes and sorts. Each one has certains strengths and challenges. Some kids may have more difficulties than others when it comes to navigating life and for these kids distance learning can pose unique challenges. Today’s blogcast can help you manage through distance learning with your child in a positive and productive way.
I’m about to get real, DreamChasers. The pandemic pandemonium and summer slide has caused me to fall off the health and wellness wagon. I mean, like I’m sitting in the dust and that wagon is long gone. Anyone else? With school around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get back to the basics by focusing on 3 areas. Learn how to boost your health and energy in today’s blog!
Sometimes it can be hard to make friends as an adult. Research has shown that friendships are very important to your happiness and health. Today's blogcast looks at the why and the how of how to incorporate friendships in your life.
Creativity is one of the most underrated and under utilized ways to take a break from life’s stressors. Creativity can actually help reduce stress and can improve your health. Taking the time to engage in something creative allows you to take a break and it gives your mind a chance to relax. Listen to learn about how easy it can be to reap these benefits and get creative!
DreamChasers, get ready for a fun ride! Today, you get to hear the life story about my amazing friend, partner, and, possibly, long lost sister, Jackie White. In true Jackie style, there’s insight, inspiration, and truth all wrapped up in fun...and, maybe, a little song and dance
Have you ever envied your kid when they “have to take a nap”? And, perhaps, not so secretly get annoyed when they pitch a fit about it? I mean, I’d love the indulgence of taking a nap but I have to do all the things!! Listen up, DreamChaser, naps aren’t just for kids...there are many benefits to us grown ups with nap-taking. Check out today’s blog for this awesome tool to add to your wellness and self-kindness tool box!
Life stories. Everyone has one. Today, we are lucky enough to get a peek at the amazing life of my friend and business partner, Erika. Listen here for her inspirational story!
Welcome to "Mental Health, Monday" with a SoulShine twist. Today's topic...oxygen and self-kindness, DreamChasers. Oxygen is to your body what self-kindness is to your soul. What does that mean? It's necessary for life to continue; it's not optional! Check out today’s blog for this important message!
If I told you that you were one mindset shift away from accomplishing all your goals and dreams, how would you feel? And, if this mindset shift, when put into action, is mostly likely easier to execute than your current strategy for going after goals? That would be pretty awesome, right? Today’s the day, DreamChaser! This blog has the mindset shift you need to start TODAY so you can get that life you dream of and deserve!
Have you read it yet? Brendon Burchard’s book “High Performance Habits” combines the science of being productive with being happy. Today’s blogcast gives you the scoop on how to get productive and get happy with a few simple intentional steps.
The universe sends lessons, wisdom and insight all the time and in unexpected ways. Guess where I have found some great ones recently? Believe it or not, a funny t-shirt motto or two. Check out today's blogcast for a fun perspective!
Today is about inspiration. Each day should really be. What inspires you? What do you see in your world that ignites a fire within you? That which inspires you, likely is connected to your purpose here on Earth.
If you can do more, you should do more. This is the mantra of Bethli Zgraggen, wife, mother of 5, and family nurse practitioner, and why she felt the pull to take a travel nurse position in one of the United States Covid-19 disease hot spots on the East Coast. Most people say they want to help or wish they could, then there are the people that make it happen. Those that know this amazing woman are not surprised that she took action, leading by example for her children and all around her what it means to do more when you can. Read all about this front line nurse’s experience in today’s SoulShine Life Story blog!
There is no denying that there is a special bond between fathers and daughters. That whole “Daddy’s little girl” thing is real. It doesn’t matter how old I get, I will always be “Daddy’s little girl”. On this Father’s Day, I want to share some of the life lessons my dad has demonstrated to me. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed reminiscing about them!
Want to know a secret? A secret that can change your world? THE secret to life? If you know and practice this one secret, you can make your dreams come true. Listen to today's blogcast to learn the secret
Everyone is here for a reason. We have a purpose here and everyone imparts lessons to all of us. As we approach Father’s Day, I think of my own dad. He truly enjoyed life, and I believe his example in having fun in life was the reason he was here. I reflect back today on the lessons I learned from my dad, Jack Hare and on some of his really bad jokes that made us all laugh.
It’s confession time. I struggle with staying in a positive and possible mindset when it comes to exercise. I know this is what is preventing me from having fun with it or making it stick as a permanent habit. That’s my ultimate goal...making exercise just something I do. Who’s with me? I finally found the mindset reset secret, DreamChasers, and I want to share it with you...and how it works! (You got it, there’s science behind it!). Check out today’s blog to get in the know!
I am sure you know all about wasting time, but have you ever heard of the idea of time expansion? No, I am not talking about something from Back to the Future or astrophysics. I am talking about a huge time waster that blocks your goals! Find out all the deets in today’s blog, and join SoulShine Life Connections in doubling down for the rest of 2020!
We are on the crest of life changing right in front of our very eyes. We need to learn to live in this place and what better way to imagine what it’s going to be like than turning to the pinnacle of imagination and that is our friends at Disney. Let’s take a look at how we can begin to cope with all the change in the world today through wise and wonderful songs of Disney.
School is out for the summer! All the teachers and parents-turned-homeschool-teachers rejoice...for a hot second until it sets in. The pandemic has canceled many of the things we spend our summers doing...summer school, sports, camps, swimming pools. Rejoice has been replaced with panic as we ask, “What will we do with these kids all summer?!?”. Don’t worry, DreamChasers, SoulShine has got an idea...it’s as simple as putting in a little effort to create memories worth remembering using the summer bucket list! Check out today’s blogcast for more!
Hey what are you waiting for? You are living through a pandemic. A real honest to God moment in history and have lived to tell! So that begs the question, why are you sitting on the sidelines of life? I mean, you aren’t planning on going back to the way things used to be - are you?
Are you ready to get back at it? Maybe ease into moving forward with a few goals that will help you heal your mind, body and soul? When you make progress in any area of your life, you begin to gain some control and that can help you feel empowered. We all need a bit of that right now!
This convocation speech is to address the graduating class of high school seniors who have been dealt a tough hand recently. I believe their experience will lead them to be a defining generation for leading this country and the world. Their unique set of skills in combination with opening the door to their dreams will allow this world to bloom in ways it never has before.
There are some people you meet and you just know they are doing exactly what they were put on this earth to do. Today’s life story is highlighting one of those people. Shalyn Gagnon is a 5th grade teacher at Altoona Intermediate School in Altoona, Wisconsin. She breathes positivity and possibility everywhere she goes. Grab a notebook and an open mind as we all have the honor of being taught by the best!
We are all anxious and waiting. Remembering what it used to be like. Even the monotonous and dull of a life gone by seems appealing right now. Remember being in a hurry but got caught sitting in traffic...such sweet memories! Remember running the kids around to practice? That was such a hassle...and now we miss that! One thing I'm sure of is when we can, I’ll see you then. When the good times come again.
This blog was going to be about the life skills high school seniors need to survive in college, but then when I thought about what I really want for my daughter to leave home with, it is far beyond skills to survive. Not that cooking and budgeting are not important, but what I want is something much deeper. I want her to live her life to the fullest with meaning and joy.
As Mother’s Day was just celebrated, my own awesome and deserving of the “World’s Best Mom” Award, Colleen, remains top of mind. My mom is my example of how to be a mom to my own kids, and she is one of my best friends (and, no, it was not always that way). I have learned, and continue to learn, many lessons from my mom and thought it would be fun to share some of them with all of you! Check out today’s blog for some awesome lessons that I learned from my mom that you might want to adapt to your life!
In the face of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, it is safe to say that the appreciation for the entire medical and scientific community has never been higher. There is one profession among this community that defines the entire health care experience, and that is the nurse. Being a nurse myself, I might be a little biased, but here me out. All of us have had a health care experience of one kind or the other, whether it was a routine check up at a clinic or sitting at the bedside in a hospital. Go back to that time, and think about this question: who made the difference in your experience? Check out today’s blog and find out what it means for your inspiration catalyst, Erika, to be a nurse!
On the occasion of Mother’s Day, I spent some time thinking about moms and the lessons they impart to their children. Everyone’s mother teaches them lessons and those learnings are a part of who we are today. We can learn these great lessons through sharing our stories with others. Today,I want to share with you some of the lessons I have learned from my mom, Theresa Hare.
The coronavirus has dictated that we change many of the ways we have to navigate the world. Many of these new ways of living life have been very similar to how food allergic families already live. Since May is Food Allergy Awareness month, we would like to take this opportunity to share how this pandemic mirrors much of the food allergic community deals with in keeping a food allergic person safe.
Do you realize what tomorrow is? It is not only Cinco de Mayo but also, wait for it, Taco Tuesday! Wha?!? Seriously, people, Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday have intersected on the same day; there must be some crazy universal alignment or something. Time to interrupt this quarantine pandemic pandemonium for something that is very much needed. Fun with a capital F-U-N!!
You only need a few moments hanging out with Life on Purpose Coach Mindi Huebner to catch her enthusiastic vibe! Mindi lives and breathes the philosophy that energy is your currency, and this woman’s zest for life is contagious even on a Zoom call. This Southern California native pours her energy into coaching female entrepreneurs to prioritize themselves from a mind, body, and soul perspective without hesitation or guilt so they have the energy to grow their businesses. As Mindi teaches, you need to eat well, get your move on, and practice self-care to live your best life. We couldn’t agree more! Enjoy today's SoulShine Life Story!
We all are experiencing a time that none of us have ever experienced before. We wake each day hoping that it was just a bad dream, but with one pinch, we know that it is not. How do we put one foot in front of the other everyday? We choose to Look Forward.
Anyone feeling like they are riding a rollercoaster of emotions these days? Up, down, dip, twists, turns, loop-de-loops...and that's just before breakfast!😉 During those dips and twists, I find myself thinking longingly of life before this all started. Sigh. This week, Jackie and I decided to start reading a book together called, “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy” by Sheryl Sandberg. And, it was exactly what I needed to hear! Check out today's blog for the mindset reset I needed to emerge from this Covid strong!
Lately, many of us have been spending a lot of time at home. That got me thinking about how our home affects our lives. We get to choose the environment in which we live, but are we making it really conducive to being a soft place to fall at the end of the day? Listen to today's blogcast for designing a space that inspires you.
Hey, DreamChasers! SoulShine Life Connections is all about inspiring and guiding you to live your best life, to reconnect with the person you were before you got caught up in life. You know, the one who had dreams, goals, aspirations. We have covered many topics on how to get from where you are to where you want to be. Today, we are taking it one step further and showing you a combination that can create powerful results called the Trifecta of Awesome! You won't want to miss this!
Many of us are currently under quarantine to some extent with the coronavirus sweeping our country. This tragedy can be a blessing in disguise because it has given us the time to slow down and assess what is really important in life. Living a life of intention is looking at what should be your priorities and making room for them first before anything else.
You might be saying, “girl, you are crazy. How can there be lessons from this ordeal?”. Here’s the thing, DreamChaser, our best lessons come from the hard stuff...the failed attempts, the struggles, the dark times. Like many of us, the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine is one of our biggest life challenges. Check out 10 lessons from this time that will not only help you build your resiliency, gratitude, and positivity muscles, but also make you better when you come out of this. When, as I like to put it, we are all released back into the wild.
Do you feel on the edge? Each day melting into the next. The four walls feel like they are closing in. The news is screaming at you, and you can’t take it anymore. Let me tell you something. Everything is going to be alright. Sometimes we just need to reassure ourselves that this too will pass. Today’s bonus blog is some hope for the today and for the future.
Negativity will challenge your mindset in many ways, DreamChasers. But, one of the sneakiest is the “have to” mindset. Today's blog dives into how making a one word exchange Flips the Script on negativity, puts you in control of your choices, and is a difference maker in your life. It doesn't stop there! Explore how this time of uncertainty and chaos is actually a gift (seriously) and opportunity you won't want to pass up!
We never thought we would be here. Social distancing wasn’t a word we had even heard of and the concept can be painful for all of us. There have been days where we wished the world would just leave us alone for a minute and now that that day has come, we never expected it to be like this. How can we relieve ourselves from those emotions and use this time in a positive way? Here are some ways we can choose to use this time productively and ground ourselves to what is really important in our lives.
year, right?) It is completely understandable to be feeling a high level of stress right now; this is an unprecedented time not only in our lives but also our nation’s history. Stress, however, is NOT your friend and could actually be making the situation worse. This might come as a surprise but you have the superpower to triumph over stress already inside you...you just need to harness that superpower! Check out today’s blogcast to learn how to do this!
Today’s SoulShine Life Story is about Tracy Traeder. She is an energy manager, happiness and wellness facilitator, intuitive developer, meditation facilitator, compassion promoter and blogger. She sounds like a woman following her passion and she is, but it wasn’t always that way. Learn about how her wake up call led her to follow the life of her dreams.
Today’s bonus blogcast explores how high school seniors are handling the abrupt ending of their high school years. Scarlett is a 17 year old senior in high school who will very likely not be returning to school to finish up her senior year due to the coronavirus outbreak. Her hopes, dreams and memories of her last few months with friends are slipping away. Today we feature her surprisingly positive view on being a senior during the quarantining required today.
Let’s clear up a misconception, DreamChasers. Having a positive mindset is not being ignorant that bad things happen or having your head in the sand, so to speak. Rather, you approach a negative situation in a positive way and believe the best will happen, not the worst. While some people do appear to be wired more towards optimism, a positive mindset is a skill or habit, so it can be learned. Find out why you should embrace all the awesome a positive mindset brings TODAY and 10 simple tips to get started!
When you become a parent, there are a myriad of thoughts swirling in your head, ranging in rationality. An innocuous thought of which diapers or bottles to use spirals quickly into, “Oh no! I used BPA-free bottles with my second but not with my first...have I set him up for cancer??”. Or, was that just me? While many of these topics may require some due diligence, there is something coming that is even more important, has a tendency to sneak up on even the most prepared parent, and WILL impact your child immediately and long term. What am I talking about? How to handle awkward and difficult conversations with your kids! Find out why this is an important skill to have, how to shift your mindset on them, and practical tips on having them in today’s blogcast!
Many parents are wondering what they are going to do with their kids now that they will be home a number of weeks. Some schools may provide some online instruction and many will not. As a former homeschooling parent, I would like to say this can be an excellent opportunity to get your kids engaged in learning. There are tons of resources and, along with this guide, you will have a plan to keep your kids brains from melting over the next few weeks.
What if there was a way to simplify life? A way to calm things down and find clarity in what you are doing? What if I told you that you can and that the answer to this is right under your nose. I mean, like literally under your nose. What I am talking about is the heart and brain connection.
Want to know a secret to getting from where you are to where you want to be? To shifting your mindset, working through limiting beliefs, learning how to get started on goals, and more? Books. Not just any books...those personal growth and development books (forevermore called PG&D). I know, I know...might not be the answer you hoped for. One of SoulShine Life Connections goals is to guide you on your journey to your best life. Guiding means to show the way, right? And, one of the ways Jackie and I got to this point in our lives was using books as a tool. I also get that this genre comes with a stigma and may be overwhelming. Don’t worry! Today’s blog is all about shifting your mindset on PG&D and laying out a path to start.
CON.FI.DENCE: Hear it? The word exudes strength. You can see it: shoulders back, head up and pride flowing from every pore. Do you have it? Do you feel the power of the word’s essence? If you see this word and say “Hey Girl, I need some of that!”, then this is for you. If you see that word and say “Yup, that’s me, I got it!” then this is for you, too. Learn about the important skill you can’t live without!
You catch a glimpse of that woman in the mirror and wonder how this small army of children have taken you down so badly. Remember the days when order was a primary descriptor of your home? Remember when your nails were painted and you had it so together? You know like you showered, had clean clothes on that matched and you had time to apply some make up. Ahh, the good old days of calm.Today’s blogcast can help you calm the chaos and learn to give yourself a break
Have you heard the phrase, “what you think about, you bring about?”. There’s way more truth to that than you may realize, and it all centers around mindset. Your mindset determines your success or failure, your possibility or limitations, a positive or negative attitude...get the picture? Getting your mindset in check is your first step in calming the chaos inside yourself! Find out all about how mindset works and why it’s such a big deal today!
Who wants to know the secret to finding balance in life? Balancing all the things...career, kids, relationships, commitments, exercise, errands...the list goes on. That’s what we are all looking for, right? That elusive secret to balance. Check out today’s SoulShine SOULution for the answer!
As Moms, we tend to check the boxes on a long list of “to-do’s” each day. The list has things like our jobs, our home, our children, our spouses, parents and friends on it. These people, places and things are integral parts of our lives and we are the caretakers of those things, but somewhere along the way we fell off the list. How did that happen and how do we fix it? Listen today’s blogcast for ideas on how to get yourself back on the list
This month’s Life Story comes to us from a world away. Alicja Ciesielska is a native of Poland, but Alicja is changing lives in America by offering exhausted mamas a helping hand. Mommy Mindset Coach Alicja uses her own experiences as a mom of 3 to support fellow moms in the crazy and often lonely mom life.
Hurray! It’s National Random Acts of Kindness Day! We here at SoulShine are always looking for ways to inspire you to live your best life. One of the easiest ways to fill your life with meaning, purpose and inspiration is to spread kindness. Kindness is one of the most underrated powers a person can possess.
You’ve heard about love languages, right? (Usually in a funny meme or post like “GIFs are my love language”.) Love languages are a popular meme theme, and we all get what these mean. Whatever is your proclaimed “love language” is something that brings your happiness and joy, and you want more of it. Did you know this isn’t how love languages were intended to be used? Check out today’s blog for the deets and see how this awesome concept can bring your relationships to a more connected level!
Next to working on ourselves to live our best life, nurturing our relationships is paramount. Our relationships, especially our love relationship, can impact our own lives deeply. We need to make sure we keep our marriages and romantic relationships healthy and strong. Today’s blogcast addresses how we go about caring for these important relationships
They say “Choose Joy” and I say what are they talking about? In my quest in trying to understand what joy is all about, I have examined poems, songs and books and have found that these two words feel overly complicated. Today’s blogcast answers the question of how you can simply choose joy in your life.
Vibrant red dresses. Hearts everywhere. Passionate speeches. You know where I am going right? It’s Heart Awareness month! Heart disease is a huge problem, DreamChasers; and, women, listen up...this includes you, too! In today’s blogcast, learn the two paths that lead to the state of your heart. You will NOT want to miss this; your future self is thanking you already.
Tough love time! Are your priorities in alignment with how you spend your time? Stop and think about that a second. Where we spend our time is important, and to live your best life, your priorities need to be leading the way. Check out today's blog or blogcast for all the deets and a simple life hack to get you on track!
The time you have is finite. It should be treated as your most precious commodity. Think about when you come to the end of your time, will you be happy with how you spent it? If not, then it’s time for a change. Today’s SoulShine SOULutions talks about reclaiming our time and ultimately our lives.
You know those people...the ones I like to call "the always healthy people". The ones that are fit and look great...have all the energy for all the things...but can eat whatever they want. What are their secrets?? Look no further than today's blogcast!