Because life's about more than getting the laundry put away... forever

Remember that time you worked hard, pushed through doubt, and finally achieved something amazing – despite the odds and the naysayers? Got the memory? Great! Now, how long did that euphoric “I’m so HAPPYYY!!!” feeling last?

  Minutes, hours, days?
  Maybe a month?
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From the moment you begin thinking about life's milestones as a young girl, you imagine what it'll be like on your wedding day, as a leader in your career, as a Mom.

But what happens when real life doesn't turn out  as fairy tale ever after as you'd planned?

Cue distress and confusion, right?...

I probably hear, “Mom, are you listening?” at least once a day. Most of the time, my response is, “Uhhhhh… no!” That’s because most of the time, instead of being present with my daughter, I’m in my head problem-solving or running through a to-do list....

So often, you're taught to push push PUSH yourself forward, even when it hurts, it's hard, or you're just plain exhausted.

Yes, sometimes pushing through is necessary — caring for a newborn, acing medical school, downing your drink before the absentminded waiter returns to ask if you’d...

Isn't it the best feeling when you hear birds chirping as spring unfolds? It's like the whole world is waking up from a long nap. The bird's song is like nature’s alarm clock chirping, "It's time to get up! A new season is ready!"

Whether it's the sun-soaked days of summer, crisp harvest of...

Ever wondered how your personality impacts your wealth? Some Mamas naturally save their pretty pennies, and others, (eh-hem) myself included, love to support the economy through our spending.

Forbes-recognized top Wealth Advisor Melissa Joy and I recently chatted up a storm about all things money...