Life Balance Blog

How To Make Good Decisions When You Feel Guilty

I hear this all the time: How can I make a decision without feeling guilty? How can I say no and not feel like a bad wife, child, mother, or friend? Guilt impedes decision-making. It clouds your judgment and keeps...

My Lessons on Letting Go

If you learn to let go, your life will take off. The idea of letting things go in our life sounds so sad, but I’m going to address these one by one, because it is actually the holding on that...

7 Tips for Healing After a Breakup

Let’s face it, breakups feel like trauma—especially when you didn’t want it. And even if you were the one who initiated it, it can still crush you. Sometimes we have to do what we have to do, even though it...

Laughter and the Strong Woman- Using Laughter as a Form of Self Care

Philosopher and psychologist, William James said,  “We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we are happy because we laugh.” He understood, more than a century ago- laughter makes us feel good. Today, we’re still exploring the many health benefits and embracing concepts...

Are You Doing Boundaries Wrong?

I notice that some people who recognize the importance of boundaries seem to be missing the mark when it comes to erecting healthy ones. I had a conversation with someone online that quickly took a wrong turn. Her response to...

Making Joint Decisions in Your Relationship When You’d Rather Not

Decisions are tough to make when you’re single. They’re doubly tough when you’re a couple. Toss in a little conflict and they can feel downright impossible.  And it’s no surprise that you don’t agree. If you subscribe to the idea...

Consider This Before You Promise To Change For Your Partner

Here’s the scenario. Something happened. You messed up again. Your partner gave you an ultimatum or you hit rock bottom on some level. Maybe the scale screamed a number bigger than you have seen or even want to admit. Maybe...

Why Self Love Matters For the Woman of Faith

Today we're talking all about that relationship with yourself and self-love and why for women, especially, it can be a little difficult. And we got to work on that. I don't know if I told this story already - I...

What to Do While You’re Single and Waiting for Love

Many of the things I write about are not new- maybe my spin on them is unique. But ultimately, I am holding space for this one moment in time for you to focus on this aspect of your life. You...

When A Friendship Needs to End

Let me start with a prayer from Author Cole Riley. It is a Prayer for those who have outgrown a friend: Dear God, It is difficult to allow for evolution in our friendships. I confess that I cling to others...