This post was first published in February 2020. Yep, before the pandemic. As the Lenten season approaches, I've been having lots of conversations with friends about what we're giving up for Lent. In the past, I've given up coffee, sarcasm, diet coke, wine, cake, salty snacks, and wine again. I take the season seriously and… Continue reading Can I Give Up People for Lent?
Tag: life coaching
The Broken Part
Personal coaching helped me realize that sometimes I respond and react to situations as the little girl in me, rather than the smart, capable, strong woman that I am today. My coach asked me to write a letter to that little girl. Because I’m a writer, I decided to write it as a story instead.… Continue reading The Broken Part
Oh, to Be a Scarecrow
In the 1978 movie, The Wiz, the scarecrow's missing brain made him think he couldn't win. I remember watching the Wizard of Oz as a young girl and being jealous of the scarecrow because he didn't have a brain. That's why he was so dumb happy. No brain, no thoughts. No thoughts, no worries. The… Continue reading Oh, to Be a Scarecrow
Introducing Stacia Wilson: “My Journey Begins”
Stacia Wilson is a South Carolina writer, blogger, and credentialing coordinator in the insurance industry. She lives a full life with a heart that spills over in love for her two children and five grandchildren. The youngest of three, Stacia is a creative spirit who enjoys writing, drawing, reading, and swimming. Stacia’s passion is providing… Continue reading Introducing Stacia Wilson: “My Journey Begins”
My One Word Year of CHOICE
My #oneword for 2022 is CHOICE and I'm pretty excited about it. Last year my word for the year was "Grace" and boy did I enjoy that. When I choose the word "Release" for 2020 I had no idea what was to come for me...and the world. Anyway...I'm eight weeks into CHOICE and I'm loving… Continue reading My One Word Year of CHOICE
That Thing was not THE Thing
The beginning of the year is a time of reflection for many people. In addition to setting new goals and embarking upon new habits, we tend to be reflective. We take a look at the past. Some of us take a quick glance and say "Thank Ya Jesus!" to avoid being turned to a pillar… Continue reading That Thing was not THE Thing
The Problem with Your New Year’s Resolution and How to Fix it
"You never keep your New Year's resolutions. What's wrong with you?" If you don't want to read the whole post then here's the quick and dirty answer. There is nothing wrong with you. The resolution is the problem. Now, let's continue. I stopped making new year's resolutions years ago. Rather than making new year's resolutions… Continue reading The Problem with Your New Year’s Resolution and How to Fix it