5 Ways to Uproot Negative Self-Talk

I have allowed negative self-talk to take away so much joy in my life. By changing the way I talk to myself, I have been able to overcome a myriad of issues, several big ones being a low self-esteem, a judgmental mind, low self-worth, perfection, etc. The mind is a …

My Search for Daily Balance and Happiness

“Are you happy?” my sweet husband asked while we were lying in bed last night. I paused… “Well that said it all…” said my husband with a look of defeat and disappointment on his face. My heart sank…”Of course, I am happy!! I guess, I was thinking, what area of …

Rejection: My Evil Companion

It is a beautiful day here in Washougal as I sit and write this. I’m between night shifts and I couldn’t sleep. UGH!! If you have never worked night shift, not sleeping during the day makes me a dangerous driver in the morning. I think even more dangerous than if …

Life is very short. Insecurity is a waste of time. -Diane Von Furstenberg

What a battle insecurity is (picture me shaking my head). I, for one, have and continue to struggle with feeling insecure. And there isn’t just one thing or element that is a part of feeling insecure. Insecurity shows its ugly little head by developing from all sorts of emotions and …