Getting vulnerable and sharing ideas, thoughts, and resources for those interested in getting real, personal growth, and health.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a nurse, a mom, a wife, an athlete, and a musician. I have a 20+ year career in healthcare and have always been a seeker of knowledge. I have decided it’s time to speak up, speak out, share thoughts, and hopefully, resonate with someone.
The Left Side of the Sticky Note: Prioritize Yourself
I’m sure you’re wondering what the heck I mean by the title of this one. Give me a moment to explain. I’m a list maker, a to-do list lover, and boy, do I enjoy crossing things off of said list. It makes me feel like I’m accomplishing something. (There’s probably some perfectionism, overachiever tendencies to…
Navigating Disappointment and Heartbreak
All too often, life throws us curveballs. Letdowns, disappointment, hurt feelings, failed expectations, breakups, “no’s”, and missed opportunities are part of life but can be incredibly challenging to navigate in the moment. It can literally and figuratively feel like nothing goes right, and the gloomy, lonely “winter” will continue forever. (Did I mention it’s winter…
It’s Not About WHAT You Do; It’s About HOW You Do It
“Mindful”. “Engaged”. “Intentional.” “You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control your reaction”. You can explain this concept in a variety of ways. I’ll explain what’s resonated with me lately. WHAT IT IS NOT: Fake or sugary. “Have a good attitude”, “Positive Mental Attitude”, “Chin up,” “Look on the Bright Side,” or…
“Cleans Up Easy When You Do It Quick”
I had an experience today that flooded me with an obvious metaphor, one that’s important and that I needed to hear. Like all of us, life has thrown some challenges my way of late. Like all of us, I’m working through some things. Life is both beautiful and challenging, almost all of the time, and…
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