Happy First Day of Fall 2023

Happy First Day of Fall 2023

The official mark of fall/ #autum is TODAY, Saturday, Sept 23! A lot of us are packing a lot into our days with kids’ sports games and extra-curricular activities. And even if you’re without children, work is probably busier than the summer. With schedules...
Got grit?

Got grit?

Keep going, despite your struggle. There is a book by Angela Duckworth, a psychologist, where she explains “grit” and how grit can be learned, regardless of I.Q. or circumstances. It takes strong character to pursue something that’s giving you...

Prioritize sleep to help your body in important ways.

Why prioritize sleep? Most adults need 7+ hours of good-quality sleep each night. When properly rested, you think more clearly, your immune system works well so you get sick less often, maintain healthy weight, and reduce stress. How can you fall asleep faster? Create...
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Do you have a family member who refuses to go to a doctor unless they’re profusely bleeding or in a severe situation? Or are you the family member someone would point to? That’s on a visual or physical level… but what about when symptoms don’t...
Animal-Assisted Therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Have you had experience with animal-assisted therapy? Recently, I was in Tulsa for several days at my friend’s vacation home. My goal was to use the time to write a few chapters of my upcoming book, but unfortunately I experienced writer’s block. On the...
You Are Resilient

You Are Resilient

You are resilient! After loss and devastation, you can rebuild. In May 31-June 1 of 1921, the armed rioters at the event known as the Tulsa Race Massacre killed hundreds of residents, burned more than 1,250 homes, and demolished 35 city blocks. It caused major trauma...
Laughter Is Important

Laughter Is Important

Laughter is important to your relationships. Laughter glues you together so the stress of life and relationship challenges don’t break you. It holds a strong, healthy, and lasting relationship. Going on a friend trip/ weekend where you can kick back and laugh...

Be Persistent

Your persistence can change your life and encourage others. Have you seen this happen in your life? Let’s say you tried a new business/ nonprofit or a new way to do something or mend a relationship with a family member, and it got complicated. It didn’t...
I’m Featured in CanvasRebel Magazine!

I’m Featured in CanvasRebel Magazine!

I’m excited to announce that I am featured (for the 2nd time) in CANVAS REBEL which is an online magazine that brings more attention to the amazing small business owners, artists and creatives in the community. My article is now live and I warmly invite you to...