Friends, I spent the majority of my life struggling with my mindset. As a trauma specialist, I understand that much of this can directly be connected to the trauma I experienced as a child. Despite the trauma, I’ve always been driven to truly LIVE my life … to do something important in this world … to help people. While simultaneously struggling with a mindset that constantly echoed in my thoughts that I wasn’t good enough, smart enough, educated enough, achieved enough to do anything other than SURVIVE. Thankfully, along this journey, I discovered that I didn’t have to stay in my trauma. I discovered I didn’t have to wrap myself in an identity of a broken, hopeless person. I discovered that no matter what happened to me … no matter who hurt me … no matter the barriers I faced in life … I could do anything I put my mind to. This discovery started a journey of change. It no longer became about NOT being able to do something because of my trauma and lack … It became about DOING IT ANYWAY! And I LOVE looking in the face of doubt and DOING IT ANYWAY! It’s exhilarating! It’s empowering. And it’s true. I can do ANYTHING I put my mind to. So can you! The question for you is this: What do you want MORE … to be acknowledged as a victim of trauma and adversity OR to step into an identity of VICTOR and OVERCOMER? Let it be the latter … and get to work making it happen!

Your goals don’t grow by accident - they grow when you give them intentional, targeted action each day. Even one small step can create massive momentum over time. What is today’s targeted goal you’re choosing to focus on, and what specific action are you taking to move that goal forward? Name it. Claim it. Take the step.

Which one you like more? I love tea 😅

Because a goal without a plan and action is just a wish. We are just a few days short of being three months into 2026. Many people save goals until the first of the week ... the first of the month ... the first of the year. And then, they find they sway off course just a few steps into their journey. I encourage you to write you goals down and re-write them every day. Why? Doing this puts your goals at the forefront of your mind ... and you become what you think about most of the time. As long as their is breath in your body ... it's time to START. What are your TOP 10 goals right now? I have a full Goal-Setting workshop coming in April! Stay tuned ... but I will be sharing pieces leading up to that workshop.

Knowing and walking in your values is crucial for cultivating resilience in your life for several reasons. Check out these two worksheets to learn the power of KNOWING and walking in your values! Which one stands out to you the most? Why does it stand out to you?