Books, Fun, goals, Mindset, Nature, Photography, Writing

Back to Routine–Day 4

I'm on day 4 of back to my writing routine after taking most of the summer off. That said, I didn't really take it "off," but deviated from my usual routine... okay, I completely abandoned my routine. There, I said it. Back-to-school season has always given me renewed energy and motivation long after I graduated… Continue reading Back to Routine–Day 4

Book Review, Books, Emotional Support Animals, Fun, goals, Life Coaching, New Release, Recovery, Writing

Summertime…What Does it Mean to You?

What do your summers look like? Structured? Loosey-goosey? In the past, I've allowed myself more downtime during the summer months, yet held a "loose" schedule. But as much as I love summer, I decided to give myself a break this year and fly by the seat of my pants, enjoying each day as each moment unfolds.… Continue reading Summertime…What Does it Mean to You?

Books, goals, New Release, Recovery, Writing

Coming August 12th!

The kitchen is closed. Except for murder. Six-year-sober life coach and skeptic, Andie Rose Kaczmarek, and her red retriever emotional support animal, Aspen, become the new owners of the surmised haunted Spirit Lake Inn in Minnesota. When Andie Rose finds a body in the innโ€™s kitchen, she fears it will be the death of whatโ€™s… Continue reading Coming August 12th!

Books, Fun, goals, Life Lessons, Mindset, Writing

What Kind of Writer Are You? Other than a Good One!

Are you wondering what a discovery writer is? I once heard Joanna Penn admit that in the UK, they call underwear pants, so what we call a "panster" in the US, she calls a "discovery writer." Since then I've heard the revised name a lot more in general and can't help but laugh when I… Continue reading What Kind of Writer Are You? Other than a Good One!

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Fun, goals, Mindset, Nature, Quotes, Writing

Goodbye to the Old, Hello to the New

I love a new year. It's the perfect time to say goodbye to what hasn't worked for you in the past, keep what has, and try something new. One doesn't need to wait for the new year to begin, but what a perfect starting line to cross over into living your best life. But remember:… Continue reading Goodbye to the Old, Hello to the New

Books, Family, goals, Life Lessons, Mindset, Writing

Honor What’s Most Important to You

I'm ashamed to say that I was a more productive writer when I worked a full-time job outside of my house than I am in retirement. What I hadn't anticipated about retirement is that, ironically, more time kills productivity. A full-time day job left me with minimum time in my study writing. I coveted that… Continue reading Honor What’s Most Important to You

Books, Faith and Spirituality, Family, goals, Gratitude, Life Coaching, Life Lessons, Mindset, Writing

We All Have 24 Hours in a Day

I was blessed to be able to retire early from my W2 job in May 2021 and to begin filling my days with family and things I'm passionate about as an entrepreneur: writing and life coaching. The job I retired from was sucking the life out of me while my self-employment status breathes life into… Continue reading We All Have 24 Hours in a Day

Advocacy, Faith and Spirituality, goals, Health, Life Lessons

Let What Happens To You Work For You

Daily life can take you on a wild rollercoaster of twists and turns and throw you unexpected curveballs. Sometimes trauma hits home, washing away the very foundation on which youโ€™ve built your life. I can help you navigate the waters of uncertainty. Through my program, Rise from Victim to Victor, I will show you how… Continue reading Let What Happens To You Work For You

Fun, goals, Writing

New Adventures on the Horizon

After some thought--careful thought, at that--I've decided to switch gears a bit and travel some new roads. In an effort to maximize my time (working a full-time job, authoring books, being wife, mom, and grandma to nine precious humans and squeezing in coffee with a friend here and there takes 30 of my 24 hours… Continue reading New Adventures on the Horizon

Faith and Spirituality, goals, Gratitude, Quotes

My One Word

It's that time again. Time for My One Word. My One Word is a movement where you prayerfully choose one word to help narrow your focus for self-improvement. I don't know about you, but a long list of resolutions is daunting. And quickly broken! Focusing on just one word and creatively applying that word, impacts… Continue reading My One Word