Decisions, Decisions
Have you ever been at a fork in the road where you’ve had to make a decision in life that wasn’t easy at the time? Well, that fork came in the form of a career prospect too good to turn down. The problem, you ask? Choosing the new position solidified my hard work as a writing and editing professional, but also meant that I had to leave an extremely fulfilling...
Continue ReadingMaking a Match: How to Find a Qualified Life Coach
You’ve decided your groove has turned into a rut. Instead of greeting the day with positive anticipation, you bury yourself in the covers and wish your life was different. Or maybe you feel like life is ok, but you’re not making any progress toward those goals you once set for yourself. It may be time to call in a coach. But where do you start to find...
Continue ReadingLike My Dad … Maybe
I know that not every woman has a relationship with her father, good or otherwise. I am fortunate enough to have a great relationship with my dad. One day, I hope that Mr. Right is just like him. Mostly. My dad has a sense of humor that, as a kid, made me roll my eyes. I still do sometimes, when he pulls out some of his puns. I always look for my date to have...
Continue ReadingBuilding a Mosaic: Pastor Marvin Williams
Trinity Church in Lansing recently added another pastor to its team, Pastor Marvin Williams. Williams grew up in Chicago, but has lived in Grand Rapids for the past 15 years. He says a calling from God is what brought him into the Lansing community. “I haven’t intentionally visited the entire [Lansing] area yet, but so far it seems like a great community...
Continue ReadingTake Control of Your Image
I honestly believe I have the best job in the world. I love what I do and feel so blessed to be able to do it each day. There are, however, some downsides to being an image consultant. I am often asked for my advice and opinions when I’m out and about. I find this particularly fascinating because it’s people who don’t know me or my occupation doing the...
Continue ReadingSpring Forward with Eco-Chic Flair
Sometimes we simply take things for granted. It’s so easy to just go about your merry old way trotting through life, not truly seeing or appreciating how we’re taken care of. Do you know what I mean? We just don’t pay attention to the details. I get it; the details can be hard to understand or seem boring on the surface, but it’s truly the minutia...
Continue ReadingCivility Counts in our Community
The month of May is International Civility Awareness Month. This was spearheaded by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) in an effort to bring to light how uncivil acts mar the quality of all of our lives each and every day. Whether it’s schoolyard bullying, road rage, common rudeness or disrespect in the workplace, many of us have become...
Continue ReadingBending Over Backwards: Flexibility Makes for a Smoother Life with Baby
My word mantra lately has been “flexibility.” Why? Because as a new mother, you tend to forget the word even exists, both physically and figuratively! There was a time in my life when I could do yoga and not scream like a banshee. There was also a time in my life when I could plan my day according to my own needs. Life seemed, well … a little more...
Continue ReadingMake May a Time for a Healthier You
For many women, May is a time to reflect not only on the newness of spring, but to also consider common health issues that they potentially could face. This month features three health observances that women should gain an understanding of so they can take an active role in their heath and change their lives. Osteoporosis Awareness Month Osteoporosis thins...
Continue ReadingChanging Paths: When and How a Life Coach can Help
Life coach. Career coach. Wellness coach. The world of professional coaching has “grown up” and exploded in both the personal realm and the business world. Ten years ago, the conversation was about what coaching is; today, the conversation leans more toward the training and experience of the coach and what results he or she has delivered. The leading global...
Continue ReadingBeauty Goes Beyond
There are so many clichés when it comes to being beautiful. It’s in the “eye of the beholder” or it’s “only skin deep.” I say that no matter what is on the outside, it shouldn’t compare to what’s on the inside. There are so many ways to show beauty in this world. I think it’s beautiful when I come to work and see people giving their...
Continue ReadingThe Dating Drought: A Not-So-Bad Break from Relationships
This winter I’ve experienced a drought, in terms of dating. Part of that drought was self-imposed. I decided that I needed to end a couple of my dating Web site memberships. The type of man I’m interested in wasn’t showing up through them. I was getting everything but what I wanted. Now to the frugal person, ending it before you’ve gotten your money’s...
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