I think everyone associates certain smells with happiness, and for me, having grown up surrounded by mountains, the fresh smells of nature are near and dear to my heart. Our tiny wooden house had cement floors and a tin roof, and in the front yard, we had a variety of plants and trees: guava, mango, …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
One thing I’ve found in my many adverse experiences is that, regardless of your circumstances, you have the innate, God given ability to choose your perspective and improve your reality, and one of the ways you can do that is by harnessing the power of positive thinking. I believe that our mind is our most powerful possession… and it’s …
BALANCE has sure become a dirty little word these days. There are those who are seeking perfect balance… and then there are those who believe that balance is… you know, impossible. My take is, well, there is NO balance in that! Of course, seeking PERFECT balance is the path to constant frustration, misery, and disappointment. Seeking …
Most entrepreneurs start a business because they get tired of trading hours for dollars. When I quit 9-to-5 ten years ago to start working from home, what I longed for was the freedom to “BE THERE” to influence my children, impact other people with my skills, and generate the income that could afford us a …
We all have dreams, wishes, and great ideas, yet everyone I know who is wealthy, healthy, and happy, AKA successful at making their dreams come true believes in – and practices – the power of goal-setting. Napoleon Hill, the author of “Think And Grow Rich” {and unarguably the “father of personal development”} once said that …
Albert Einstein once said that “there are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Last month, my family experienced a miracle, and the thing about miracles is that they emerge from a mess. The bigger the mess, the bigger …
It was 3 a.m. when we arrived home, and I was so exhausted I literally went directly into my bedroom, jumped in bed, and passed out. The drive from San Antonio was about 6 hours, and although Taylor Bare drove the whole time, I was struggling to keep awake and “entertain him” with my sleepy …
It’s back to school time, a time of chaos, frenzy, fears, guilt, and doubts, whether the kids are miles or meters away. Parenthood is an imperfect journey, and a thrilling –yet scary- rollercoaster of emotions. At times, you may be feeling like you are alone, you end up thinking that no one gets it, and even …
Summer is coming to an end and it went by so quickly because I had so much going on. I love facilitating my Stepping Into BALANCE course, mentoring and coaching amazing clients, and taking dozens of women through The Passion Test. Time really flies when you’re doing what you love! I was recently helping one …
I get many compliments on my girls: they’re polite, they’re smart, they’re confident, they’re talented, they’re wise beyond their years, they’re disciplined, they’re sweet… and the list goes on. I am, naturally, a very proud mom. I’m always proud of them (even when they do something that disappoints me), but being proud of myself is not something that …