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Trusting Yourself…
Another week in 2023 is done…and this ending makes me a bit sad, as I go back to reality tomorrow. Spring Break is over! I will say, however, I had a ton of focus this week and actually got quite a bit done. So much focus, that I had a chance to socialize this week…
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Avoiding the Comparison Trap
Hey there y’all! Another week into 2023…and I am officially on Spring Break! This year really is moving quickly and there is still so much I want to be sure that I accomplish! One of my goals, if you remember, was to work on my social health. What does this really mean? Well…I committed back…
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Lessons From My First Yoga Session
Hey there y’all! What a week I had this past week…and the full moon doesn’t even happen until mid-week this week! And, it’s the week before spring break, so if you are in the world of education, you know that means everyone will be a bit off! So…when I say I started my first MUCH…
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The Value of a Coach
As I was out walking the dog this morning, I was thinking about the value I have in my coaches. I don’t speak with them every day, but when we do connect, they each give me so much insight and support that I leave our calls feeling like I can accomplish anything! I actually work…
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My New Journey, Step 1: Confident, Courageous and Clear
Happy Sunday evening everyone! I am not sure about you, but I just poured a glass of wine and I am sitting here feverishly sharing my thoughts with you on this week’s blog. Today, I think the word of the day is…NEW. Everything about the work I did this weekend seemed new. I have recorded…
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Fear…It’s a Powerful Thing…But You Can Overcome!
I made a big announcement this weekend! And, it was a bit scary! But, I did say this…had I not said yes, to so many things, I would not be right where I am today. Yes is scary…especially if you have any doubt in your mind, but if I say no…what would I miss out…
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Aging is Like Taking Care of Your Vintage Car…
Hey there y’all! I hope you enjoyed your start of February! My week was busy…and there was a full moon, so you can guess that it was also a bit crazy! But, I got to wake up every day, feeling like I could conquer the world, and healthy…which I am definitely learning, can be a…
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Goodbye January…Hello Style!
Hey there y’all! I always say that January is the longest month to me…which this one seems to follow suit…this year, it also flew by! I cannot believe we are one month down in 2023 already! If you have been following me, so many great things are working out this year…and of course a few…
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Checking In on Your Goals of 2023
Hey there, everyone! I hope you are having the most fantastic week ever! January is such a busy month for me, and this past week was no different! However, I sure am getting caught up on things this weekend and I am going to be ready to tackle another busy week ahead! I have a…
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Financial Freedom Journey – Step 1
I cannot believe that we are half way through January! This month is flying by! How are you all doing on your goals so far this year? I committed to getting back into “runner’s shape” and that is moving right along, continue my growth for A Girl and Her Dog Coaching and Consulting which builds…
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Investing In Myself
Happy 2nd week of January! I sincerely hope that all of your goals and plans are still moving forward at this point for 2023! I keep thinking and focusing on my one word, Elevate, in everything I have been working on this week…and it has definitely kept me on track! The fun part is, I…
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#FinancialFreedom and My Money Mindset
Hey there y’all! Happy New Year! I hope 2023 brings to you all that you work hard to accomplish! January is always a long month for me…not sure if it is the weather, the number of weeks that always seem to fall in this month, or what, but this year I am set on making…
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My Guest Post on Forever Written
Cheri is an elementary principal, turned life coach and educational consultant. At the start of 2022, Cheri realized that although she loved having an impact on the world by educating children and supporting teachers, she wanted more out of life. She wanted to make all her dreams and goals come true, including having freedom to…
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My Year in Review Part 3
Welcome back to my year in review, part 3! This is the fun week! I completed the reflections, dug deep into my thoughts, and fears, and made my vision board! Now, I am ready to start building my yearly goals. Thinking about 2023, this is truly my year of pivoting, so one thing I am…
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My Year in Review Part 2
Hey there y’all! Can you believe we are just days away from ending another year???? 2023 is soon upon us, and as I mentioned last week, I am working on my own end of year reflections so that I can start making my 2023 BIG goals. Last week, I reviewed some of my wins in…
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My Year in Review Part 1
Hey there y’all! Welcome back to another week of my thoughts…and this week has been quite a week! I hit a wall again in my real life…and was forced to take a minute and get myself right! I say this all of the time, if you don’t make time for your health, you will have…
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It Is Time To Stop Playing Small!
Hey there y’all! Welcome back to another great week of thoughts with A Girl and Her Dog! This week, I spent time reflecting and thinking about playing small. What does playing small mean? I believe it is when we put ourselves into a “mold” or role based on outside factors. Let’s think about this…we play…
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Supporting Other Women
Do you remember high school? When I sit back and reflect on my life, this is what I remember about high school…everyone was competing for everything! Who was most popular…who was smartest…who was funniest….who was most talented…who was most athletic…the list goes on and on. I began playing the clarinet when I was 8 years…
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A Time of Gratitude
Welcome back y’all! Wow! I cannot believe we are about to wrap up November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner! This week, my blog is not directly connected to my podcast, as I had the honor of spending time with a few of the co-authors in the Unleash Her book, talking about all things…
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Influencer Part 2
Hey there y’all! I hope you had a great week! I know I keep saying this, but so many small wins happening here…and those small wins add up! I received my first shipment of the paperback copies of my book, Unleash Her! Opening the box actually took my breath away! The book cover is beautiful,…
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Influencer
Hey there y’all! We made it through another week! For me, that means only two more until Thanksgiving break from my day job! It also means, we have new World Series Champions! The Houston Astros did it! Always a good boost for our city! This week, I have been thinking about the word influencer. Whether…
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#Mindsetmatters
Hey there y’all! I hope everyone had an amazing week! Mine was long, and busy, but I am happy to say I survived, thrived, and I am here for another week to share my thoughts with you! That makes me the luckiest girl alive! Yep…it is all about MINDSET! To be truthful, this was a…
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Your Style IS Your Business Card
Hey Y’all! Another Sunday is almost in the books and it is time to reflect on my week and share my most important thoughts with you. Fun fact about me…I am a self-proclaimed nerd! I am a bit obsessed with weather and different weather patterns. Growing up in north central Iowa, we enjoyed the 4…
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No Pressure, No Diamonds!
I was scrolling through a social media the other day that had a cute little picture with the saying, No Pressure, No Diamonds…and it caught my eye. I think about how we really truly only grow when we are under pressure to make change or to adjust from something happening in our lives. And, being…
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Who is Taking Care of YOU?
As a new podcaster, of course, I want to learn all of the things. So, it will not surprise you that I am a very avid podcast listener. I try to get a good variety of shows…shows about taking care of yourself, shows about women starting businesses, shows about teachers and teaching, shows from men,…
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Competence = Confidence
Let me ask you a question…have you ever been afraid? Now, I don’t mean afraid of the dark or afraid of a scary movie…I mean have fear that changing or trying something new could result in failure? Scary, right? I have to admit, I have been there…more than once in my 51 years. And, although…
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Confident, Courageous, and Clear
A few months ago, I was asked to present on a Facebook live, anything that related to what I do each day in my business. I was so excited, but had so many thoughts in my head, I actually struggled to figure out exactly what I wanted to share. Of course, as you get into…
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Taking Care of Your People
Hey there y’all! This week, I am putting on my leader hat! Yes, for the past 16 years I have been the leader of an organization of about 70 people. Not too big…not too small! I think, just right! And, as you have heard me say before, it is about the people and how you…
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Who Are You Doing It For?
I have to confess a little something…I am an AVID trash tv watcher! The Bravo channel is on my frequently watched tv list (when I have down time) and I love the Housewives and all the other little dramas on that channel! So, as I curled up with a glass of wine one night this…
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How You Look is the Least Interesting Thing About You!
This week, I have been thinking a lot about my own physical health, as I have been a bit busy lately and I may not be prioritizing my health as I normally do. I am not concerned about my look, it is more about staying healthy so that, as the school year starts and my…
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Don’t stop with you are tired, stop when you are done!
So…my whole life, people have referred to me as a freak! Not in the sense that I am weird…well, I could be…but more because I am one who goes and goes and goes! I work hard…going until the job is done. I don’t really get sick…believing that if you take care of yourself, your body…
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Style: Because your personality isn’t the first thing people see.
This week on my YouTube episode, I am talking about casual versus professional dress…and knowing when and where to wear each. I have had many years of experience seeing others (and honestly, myself) struggle with knowing just what is appropriate for different events in life. I will share my motto when it comes to dressing…
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Work hard in silence, let the success be your noise. ~Frank Ocean
What a profound thought this is! Being a pretty private person, I can definitely agree with this thought. Let the success be your voice! So many times, people like to bring others down, especially when they are working on big things. And no one wants that! It is always better to shock them with your…
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Managers Versus Leaders…
Well, it is that time of year again…we are about to open another new school year! We did receive great news recently about our school accountability, and what is great about it is that it has made my staff realize how amazing they are…and that they actually can do hard things! These are things I…
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Aging Gracefully!
I launched my side business in May of 2022. This was a BIG goal for me, and it took quite a bit of work to get prepared for the launch. Of course, if you know me by now, I like sparkle, so I did my launch as if I were a cast member of Sex…
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When You Can Tell Your Story…
When you can tell your story and it doesn’t make you cry, that’s when you know you’ve healed. What a powerful thought. I know this was absolutely true for me during a few times of my life! I remember back when my biological mother and I had our falling out…it was devastating for me. I…
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A Clear Vision
Dreams….I was just a kid, watching all of the evening soap operas with my mom, when I knew I had dreams and goals in life. I had a few favorites, but what they all had in common was a strong female lead role…and I wanted that to be me one day! I had it all…
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Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
Hey there, y’all! Thumbing through my file of quotes today, I came across this one…and boy, this is one we all need to be reminded of every once and a while! How often have you tried something and quit because it wasn’t going right…or worse yet, kept going on a bad path, just because you…
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Dress How You Want to be Addressed…
I always say, how you enter a room is basically your business card. First impressions are everything, whether we like that belief or not. How you show up in the world says everything about how you want the world to see you. So, it is only fitting to think, I need to dress how I…
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Every day my not be good, but there is something good in every day!
Over the past 5 years, I have learned, or maybe grew into, being a more positive person. I believe that for a long period of time I was dealing with a lot of stress, which was taking over my personality. A tough marriage…and then a tougher road of recovery…put me in a place where I…
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My Road to Leadership
Growing up, I knew that I would be someone who would have an impact on the world. I knew I was going to find a way to get educated, leave my small town, and make a difference in some way. At that time, I owed all of my motivation and aspirations to my teachers, so…
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Don’t Be Afraid of Your Story…It Will Inspire Others!
Hey y’all! I came across this quote today and it could not be more timely! As with most strong women, we did not get to where we are by coasting along and letting life just happen to us! And most of us have weathered a few storms along the way! I believe it is time…
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Healthy Living = Healthy Life!
Hey y’all! As I have moved into the coaching and consulting world, I have found that there are so many people who need a little nudge when it comes to healthy living! I was just having a conversation with a close friend the other day and the whole time he was telling me about the…
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Don’t call it a dream, call it a plan.
Hey y’all! Wow! What a fantastic thought! I don’t know about you, but I am truly a dreamer. Growing up, I knew I was going to do big things in life…and had dreams of living a very fabulous, glamorous life! Well…the life of a public school educator is pretty fabulous, but the glamorous part is…
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The Journey of a Positive Self Image
Hey y’all! This week, I am focusing on self image and believing that we all have gifts to offer the world…and learning how to feel comfortable in our own skin. So many women that I encounter on a daily basis have difficulties with this. Sometimes it’s because someone has done them wrong to a level…
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It’s Okay to be Scared. Being Scared Means You’re About to do Something Really Brave.
Fear is a scary thing! And, so many times, the fear we feel is exaggerated by our own thoughts! I had to recently think about this quite a bit as I was making decisions about what I want to look like in my second half! I spent so many years living in a box…the box…
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Your Inner Circle…and Your Outer Circle!
Today was a great day! I got to spend a minute seeing some of my oldest and dearest friends! These ladies looked great…as we have all grown older these days! These ladies are people I can walk in a room with and feel like I have not missed a minute with them! If you are…
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If the Plan Doesn’t Work, Change the Plan, Not the Goal!
Hey y’all! Working through so many things these days getting my business off the ground! I am currently working on a Reflection Journal for Women to think about being a strong woman and living their best life. As I have been researching, I find that I have so many quotes/sayings that I absolutely love, can…
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When to Take Small Steps…and Big Leaps!
Hey everyone! Well, it definitely is summer here in Houston! I was out for a run today and it was HOT! I plan to run a 5k on July 4, so I am working to get myself ready so I am not the last one to cross the line…but today’s run was ugly! I am…
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Social Media is GREAT…Until You Have to Show UP!
So, if you have been following my blog, you all know I recently “launched” my business! And, with it, my first paid course. Now, in my mind, the whole “launch” would be very Sex and the City like…with the party, the people, and the (social) media! And, I am proud to say…the party was perfect,…
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