Starting with Why…
I am a fan of Simon Sinek’s (and others’) philosophy of Starting with Why. It is how I try to live my life, it’s what I advise my clients when I’m consulting. Starting with Why makes everything so much clearer. The concept applies to companies and people alike. And if you are trying to figure out how to organize your life and establish habits or routines that fit, or if you want to reach a specific goal, ask yourself the following questions. Why do you want or need a routine?... Read The Rest →
Party post: What Save A Momma is all about…
Saveamomma.com is about finding ourselves and reaching our goals. It’s about happiness, love, fun and inspiration, it’s about focusing on being the best Momma you can be, TODAY. I am developing it to become a place for women to unwind, to find motivation and inspiration, to learn tips to help them always be the best they can be, by doing what they love and loving what they do. In that sense, I post in three different categories, namely: Inspired & Motivated: weekly inspiring and entertaining posts to start off the... Read The Rest →
The Makes Me Happy List
Mommas, today, grab a sheet of paper and start writing down everything that makes you happy, that makes you smile and warms your heart. Write as many ideas as you can. The goal is to make this list the longest list you’ll ever make in your life! You’ll keep this list somewhere accessible and feed it regularly (I like every day). Some of the activities will be very simple (e.g.: drinking a cup of hot chocolate while watching your favorite chick flick), some will require more finances and/or logistics (e.g.:... Read The Rest →
Cut the rope (or how to get rid of negative people)
We all have them… those people who gravitate around us and just kill our mojo constantly and instantaneously. Just thinking of them makes us tired. You have a dream, they try to kill it. You did something great, they ridicule it. You take the trash out, they wonder loudly why you have trash in the first place, ’cause they’re so clean, they’ve never had garbage. Yeah, those people. These people are dangerous to our well-being, and if you’re trying to become the best you can be, dream great, achieve your... Read The Rest →
O’s Big Book of Happiness Giveaway!
Hello Mommas! I am so thrilled you are here! One of my greatest wishes is to make Mommas happy, and as part of that mission, I’ll regularly give away inspiring, fun gifts to my beloved readers. This actual Giveaway Hop is hosted by GoingCrazy!!WannaGo??!! and Planet Weidknecht and is open to you from April 10 to April 17. Now, let’s get to hopping and winning!! I’m giving away Oprah’s Big Book of Happiness! More than 100 wonderfully written, empowering articles that will definitely inspire you, whether you’re fighting loneliness, illness, self-doubt, or a crisis... Read The Rest →
5 amazing lessons I learned this month (March 2012)
This month was a great month. I got to work towards my dreams and goals. I believe I am a better person than I was a month ago. I am more efficient, love my family, am grateful for my friends and the work I do. Life is great! And I got to meet new and interesting people, and learned a few lessons that I’ll probably remember for the rest of my life. Here they are! Lesson #1: Life is the colour you see it: A few days ago, on my... Read The Rest →
Got up on the wrong side of the bed?
So you woke up this morning in a bad mood. Your day just sucks! 5 simple ideas to get your .happy. groove back: If you’re still home, go back to bed immediately. Lay back down, close your eyes and pretend you’re just waking up. Then while still in bed, plan something nice you can do for yourself today. Visualize yourself having fun. Thinking happy makes us happy! Think of 3 people you love/like a lot, and identify 3 reasons you love them, and if you feel comfortable, actually say it... Read The Rest →
