My Thoughts

I believe bringing a little more balance to our lives is possible. And I’d like to help! Through my blog, I share my life and career experience with tips and resources that have helped me along the way. On Believe in Balance, I write about topics relevant to balancing work with family, time management, and other aspects of everyday life so you can feel less stressed, enjoy life more and get better results in your business!

Purpose. It’s My Word in 2022

Happy New Year, Friends! It’s that time of year, time to organize and guide your focus for the year ahead. Each year at this time, I...

Jan 9, 20222 min read

4 Ways to Ease Frustration When You’re Feeling Burned Out

Woweee!! It’s been exactly two months since I’ve written; that’s a considerable pause, the longest since I started this blog two and a...

Oct 17, 20213 min read

Celebrate Everything

Our family has experienced many ups and downs in the last two weeks. I passed the one-year mark since my breast cancer diagnosis. I’m...

Aug 15, 20212 min read

Aligning with Your Core Values to Live Your Best Life

Happy Sunday to you. In a recent episode of the Know Like Trust Podcast, Betti Russo and I had a conversation with Author and Empowerment...

Jun 27, 20211 min read

A Future Full of Hope and Unity

She wore a bright yellow coat and a wide red satin headband; her hair pulled back in a gorgeous beaded braided bun. She had excitement...

Jan 24, 20212 min read

4 Ways to Free Yourself of Perfectionism

I’ve been having many conversations lately with friends about the toll perfectionism takes on life. Perfectionism is one of my saboteurs....

Jan 17, 20212 min read

7 Ways to Choose Hope Over Fear

Choosing hope over fear is a tall task, especially after Wednesday’s events. Let’s face it; it’s been a tough year. Among all the chaos...

Jan 10, 20212 min read

7 Things that Inspired Me This Week

I took our son to his annual physical this week, and he grew 2 1/2 inches this year. I couldn’t believe it. There are still so many...

Jan 10, 20211 min read

Community. It’s My One Word in 2021

Gratitude was my word in 2020. One year ago, I could never have imagined how vital or appropriate gratitude would be for me this year....

Jan 3, 20211 min read

This Week’s Inspiration

I hope everyone had a safe New Year. I’ve never been happier to see the calendar turn. Here are 7 things that inspired me this week.. I...

Jan 3, 20211 min read

Stay Strong. The Finish Line is Up Ahead.

A few weeks back, when I was slogging through my radiation treatments, my husband reminded me it’s like a marathon. You’ve got to pace...

Dec 27, 20201 min read

Gratitude, My Word for 2020

Gratitude is my word for 2020. Who knew 12 months later how significant it would be. It’s amazing how a pandemic and a cancer diagnosis...

Dec 20, 20202 min read

Raising Boys with Katie Lance

I had the great pleasure of chatting with my friend, Katie Lance about raising boys. Katie is the CEO of Katie Lance Consulting and also...

Dec 6, 20201 min read

5 Ways to Make Thanksgiving More Meaningful

Thanksgiving is certainly going to look different this year. Most of us will be trading our traditional large family gatherings for...

Nov 22, 20202 min read

“We can do hard things.”

“We can do hard things.” It’s my favorite quote from Glennon Doyle. It’s been my affirmation since my breast cancer diagnosis and I put...

Oct 4, 20202 min read

The Balance Feature: Jennifer Houghtaling on Yoga and Leading her Community through a Pandemic

Jennifer is the founder and owner of Shanti Yoga in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. In this interview, Jen takes us through her journey from...

Sep 13, 20201 min read

The 8 Favorite Quotes from WomanUP! 2020

Last week I attended and was a presenter at the 2020 WomanUP! virtual event. This was my second WomanUP! event, and alas it did not...

Sep 6, 20202 min read

Get a Mammogram, Save a Life

Since my breast cancer diagnosis, I’ve received more support than I could ever imagine. Family, friends, and acquaintances have reached...

Aug 23, 20202 min read

I Need to Get Something Off My Chest

On August 5th I made my way to Massachusetts General Hospital for a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. I was nervous but mostly...

Aug 16, 20201 min read

4 Helpful Ways to Stay Balanced When Things are Uncertain

Lately, as new issues surface and things continue to change, I find myself feeling stuck, sometimes overwhelmed, and disappointed that...

Jul 19, 20202 min read