One of the practices I like to do every year is pick a word for the year. Last year my word was CREATOR. In this episode, we discuss what I noticed I created, and it wasn't all that amazing! We discuss a term called mirroring, where we mimic the same emotional state as others. We discuss what this is, why we do it, and how to CREATE the emotions and experience we WANT!

January is typically a time we all start thinking about our new beginnings for the year, but new beginnings happen all of the time! They don't have to be designated for January! In this podcast, we talk about how to get started as you begin your next adventure! Brainstorm, write down your plan, just take the next step, expect a mess, and have a backup! Listen in for more!

We all have many gifts and talents to offer to this world. Sometimes we do offer them and then they aren't well-received by others.  This can be tricky to navigate at times, so this episode gives four tips to help us when our contributions are rejected. First, let others have their opinions, Second, don't make their opinion mean something about you. Third, give yourself a break. And fourth, get to the bottom of the WHY? Listen in to this episode to hear more and implement these tips into your day-to-day!

Merry Christmas! As Christmas Day gets closer, everyone seems to be asking the same question..."Are you ready?" Well, are we? As I pondered this question I tell an experience I had this week. This experience gave me a different perspective on "being ready" for Christmas! Listen in! 

I Believe in Santa Claus by Diane G. Adamson

We live in a world full of evil and sin and imperfect humans who sometimes hurt us. We can end up feeling hurt, resentful, angry, and sad. In those times, forgive.  It can be hard but it is the way to freedom. Listen in to this week's podcast to find out more about forgiveness and freedom!

This week on the podcast we have the chance to hear from my good friend Mindi.  She discusses with us her insights on Identity and Becoming.  Mindi has poured her heart and soul into these topics to find answers not only for herself but also for those she serves. In this topic, we discuss who we are as children of God, what our purpose is in life, and how we can become who we are meant to become!

This week we dig into the 12 Days of Christmas Tradition that our family loves! I talk about a time when it wasn't so fun, what happened, and how it has become a tradition we can't go without! In the process of giving we end up receiving some pretty amazing gifts ourselves. More abundance, peace, love, joy, and connections. The gifts that are most precious!

Christmas is around the corner! As we set into motion our plans for holiday shopping and traditions, sometimes we can get lost in the shuffle and forget the reason for all of it.  Join in this episode as we discuss gift giving and traditions, what they mean, and some of my favorite ideas!

New Era: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

Did you know we have a happiness set point? Just like our bodies have a weight set point, we have a happiness set point. And just like our weight set point can be changed, so can our happiness set point. The answer: Gratitude! If you are looking for a way to be happier, join in today's discussion as we talk about the happiness set point and gratitude!

Deiter F. Uchtdorf Grateful in Any Circumstances

Psychology Today: Your Setpoint for Happiness