Postive Mental Attitude

You Decide 030: Dr. Tiffany Johnson – Knowing When to Pivot

The world has been forced into a state of incredible change – how does it sit with you? For some it’s great, and has been a time to reconnect and boil life down to what truly matters. For others, not so much. This time has called on all of us to pivot. To change our…

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You Decide 028: Amanda Kilwein – Getting Schooled on Homeschooling! Part 2 of 2

Hi friends! It’s part two of my incredible talk with homeschooling mama, Amanda Kilwein. Tune in for tips on resources, how to structure your days and mindset to get you through these troubling times. If you missed part one, you can find it here! About Amanda: After a health journey with Lyme that lead Amanda and…

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You Decide 027: Amanda Kilwein – Getting Schooled on Homeschooling! Part 1 of 2

In these unprecedented times, many people who would NEVER have considered homeschooling ?‍♀️, are finding that they are doing just that ?! Amanda and her husband Greg, have been homeschooling their three kiddos for the past 6 years. In this episode we talk about what works for them, what doesn’t, and how they balance all…

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You Decide 025: Callyn Johnson – Self-Care for Teens: How to Do It & Why It’s Necessary

We’ve all been there – low energy, sluggish and unmotivated. It’s true, sometimes we’ve pushed our bodies too hard, but sometimes there’s more to it than that. Cal’s back with some INCREDIBLE insights to share about recharging your batteries as a youth/teenager/young adult. As an athlete Callyn is very in tune with her body, and…

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You Decide 023: Rikka Brandon – Understanding and Maximizing Alpha Personality Types

As the fourth child in a family of self-described “type-A personalities”, Rikka Brandon developed a strong personality at an early age. As the Founder of Building Gurus, a leading executive search and consulting firm, her strength certainly assisted her, but beneath her strong appearance, she truly felt unsure of herself as she built up an incredibly successful…

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You Decide 021: Callyn Johnson – Shortcuts, Discipline & Leading from the Bench

Shortcuts, Discipline & Leading from the Bench After Cal realized ego was the main voice in her head as she neared the court again, she decided to go all in…to do everything she could so at the end she wouldn’t regret a thing. Her injury recovery taught her: Taking shortcuts is a lifestyle choice –…

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You Decide 020: Callyn Johnson – How Injuries Make You Stronger

Injuring her ACL in basketball of her junior year was best described as a “GAME-changer” for Callyn. In this episode, we discuss the major life lessons this experience taught her – First, to see herself as a person, not just an athlete, then to be her own friend and finally prepare so you don’t regret.  Healing…

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You Decide 018: Callyn Johnson – Posture: The First Impression

Cal is back for a great discussion on the importance of posture. How you carry yourself matters. Picture this: a hunched forward girl, looking down, slowly walking down the hall. How does she feel about herself? Confident and ready to take on the world OR sad, depressed, trying to hide? How you carry yourself says…

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What I Am Thankful For…

My personal mantra this year was, “Figure out what you really love to do and JUST DO IT.” After a difficult year, I’ve been able to look back and see huge lessons (more in a future blog). As my mentors have always stated, “The bigger the strife, the bigger the lesson, and the bigger the…

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Back to School: Excitement or Anxiety?

No, I’m not talking about the kids. I’m talking about YOU, momma. Are you sad (yet proud…but cannot believe how fast they grew up) that they just started Kindergarten? Are you nervous, wondering if they will be ok with new friends, new teachers, maybe even a new school? Are you stressed just thinking about the…

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