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Happy first day of the Christmas season.  Here is when our challenges really need to be put into action.  There is a lot of rushing around to be done, baking, cleaning, wrapping, mailing, stamping and more.  This season is bitter sweet for sure.  Lots of joy but lots of stress as well.  So this week your challenge is easy.  I once heard that there is no magic trick to finding JOY in life, it's NOT … [Read more...] about Week 11 ~ It’s not hocus pocus, it’s focus focus

By: Guest Blogger Michelle Parker The apple pie is burning, there are 27 pairs of shoes by the back door that no one has put away, the car needs to be packed, you haven’t “put on your face”, the dog had an accident, little Johnny stuck a button in his nose and your mother-in-law is at the front door. Let’s face it…holidays are not always worthy of a “Southern Living” photo shoot. It can … [Read more...] about Week 10 ~ Attitude of Gratitude

We are entering into the “busy” season.  Stress is starting to build.  People are rushing.  People are tired.  This week our challenge is to be the smile…  be the kindness… be the JOY.  Be intentional in spreading kindness everywhere you go.  EVERYWHERE!  After all this is a “challenge”.  The time change is leaving people a little tired, a little irritated.  Let’s be the light.  A long time … [Read more...] about Week 9 ~ Kill ’em with kindness

By: Guest blogger Michelle Parker This week I want to challenge you to be BOLD! Take chances and step out of your comfort zone! Can you think of one woman that took a risk, stood up for a cause, or made history? Tell me about her in the comments below. Let her be your inspiration this week as we aim to be BOLD confident women! … [Read more...] about Week 8 ~ Be bold… be you

We've spent the last six weeks thinking and shifting our perspecitive on how we can find more joy.  How we can move from stressed to blessed.  We've thought about our theme, about what we cherish, about what we are grateful for, how we can simplify our "stuff", we've learned to laugh, cry and think...we've tried to find our flow... now it's time to make a U-Turn and turn away from us and towards … [Read more...] about Week 7 ~ Give Back

By: Guest Blogger Michelle Parker  ~I recently started an online parenting class about raising happy kids. The professor said something that I found particularly interesting. She encouraged the class participants to look for “flow” in your life. She explained “flow” as moments of engagement where time seems to stand still. I decided to dive in a little deeper. The idea of “flow” comes from … [Read more...] about Week 6 ~ Find the Flow