To solve problems requires a new outlook on them. What if you could change things for the better with just a simple tweak to your thought patterns? The other day I let myself go into a self-deprecating mode where I questioned my path. The reason? Well, let me share...

Every day we encounter life lessons. They come to us in many forms, and when we pay attention to them, they can help us grow. I love country music, and there’s one song in particular that I love to listen to because it causes me to reflect. It’s Brad Paisley’s...

I learn lot of life lessons through my characters. They teach me things about life, love, and balance. For instance, when writing Beneath Everything, Sarah taught me how to stop rushing through life and how to discover my purpose. I learn a lot through them. And, I...

Complaining feels therapeutic. It even creates a sense of intimacy with friends. Let’s face it, sometimes a woman just wants to complain, right? It feels good to get things off the chest. We bond with friends and lovers over these venting sessions. We empty our souls...

Happiness is one of those things we all strive to achieve. After all, no one sets out to be unhappy. Though, I’ll admit, sometimes a woman needs a moment to allow emotions to sink in before she’s ready to move on and put the past in the past or the future out in front...

Here’s the secret to staying dynamic – be willing to let go and change. While in the middle of writing my newest novel, Beneath Everything, I was on a live radio show with Bernadette Boas from Shedding the Bitch and we had a great conversation about dealing with...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by a project? Do you ever get stuck staring at the task at hand, contemplating its enormity and wonder how in the world you will even be able to take a first step towards tackling it? Overwhelming Tasks Nothing screams overwhelming like a...

Learning how to focus better can bring astonishing benefits to life. To achieve goals, it’s imperative to gain control over your habits. Binge-Worthy I’ve been on a serious Netflix binge lately and it’s really messing with my productivity. These Netflix television...

To increase self-control requires a person to make sacrifices. Although this sounds terrible, it’s the best thing you can do for your future. Okay, let me first start off by admitting I’m a sucker for sugar and for television marathons on rainy weekends. In...

When I learned how to say no to people, my life finally took shape. It’s never easy to turn someone away. But, at times, it’s necessary. I used to have a hard time saying no to people. It didn’t matter if I shared the same bloodline as them or never even met...