Can We Trust Even When Life Feels Scary?

I used to think that if I planned well enough, I could keep my life safe and steady. I thought being in control was the same as being happy. Life doesn’t always follow our plans. Lately, my world has felt like a storm. Between the deaths of five people, my son’s transition after prison, and my sister’s diagnosis with breast cancer, the ground has felt very shaky. I’ve learned that when the world is chaotic, I can’t control what happens outside. Instead, I am continuing on my journey as the “architect” of my own heart.

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When things feel overwhelming, we often find ourselves in a knot of Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions (T.E.A.). Our thoughts try to anticipate the “what-ifs,” emotions feel heavy, and actions become frantic as we try to fix things we cannot control. Being an architect isn’t about stopping the storm. It’s about building a strong, safe house inside ourselves so we can stay standing while the wind blows. 

I can’t change a medical diagnosis or a legal situation; however, I can choose how I show up for myself and the people I love.

Trusting isn’t about knowing exactly how things will turn out. It’s about knowing that I have the strength to handle whatever happens next. It’s about being kind to myself, setting boundaries that protect my heart, and finding peace in the middle of the mess.

It is why I wrote my 4-week course.  If you are going through a hard season and feel like you’re losing your footing, I want to help. My T.E.A. Course is a place to learn to untangle our thoughts, emotions, and actions to find your calm again. I’d love for you to join the healing journey.

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You may have heard the expression “Put your best foot forward.” However, the explosion of finger and toenail care could change this saying to “Put your best nails forward”. Some people see manicures and pedicures as superficial, even a waste of money. But when done for the right reasons, beautiful nails may be one of the best investments you make in yourself. Here’s how.

You only get one chance to make a first impression. When you don’t feel good about your appearance, it shows. Fingernails are one of the first things people notice about you. In Arizona, toenails are almost as visible. Making them beautiful can help you in three ways… 

First, it’s easier to look good all over because they make you feel beautiful inside. As a result, you feel more confident and your self-confidence is very attractive. Finally, it shows how you respect others by making the effort to look your best around them.

Depending upon your budget, you may have to do your own nail care and Avon has an array of products to help with that. Personally, I have my nails done professionally for the following reasons:

My work puts me in front of others, even groups of people. This means I need to get and keep their attention. I’ve also battled with broken nails most of my life. With professional treatments, my nails are in the best shape they’ve ever been. And that’s not all.

If you’ve read my story, you know how hard I’ve worked to build up my self-esteem. There have been times in my life when having pretty nails was the only thing I felt good about. Sometimes even that was a struggle due to who did my nails. Nail technicians do impact the experience and after trying multiple specialists, I finally found Allison, owner of Allison’s Nail Studio. What a difference! http://www.allisonsnailstudio.com/

After years of treatments that felt robotic, Allison really listens to me. Her approach is a catalyst for making me feel good, confident, and maximizes my investment in myself.

And here’s the most important thing. Make sure you give yourself credit for taking the initiative to be more attractive. When people give you compliments, accept them. (When you choose to disregard their comments – then you are wasting your money.) Beautiful nails make you look good AND increase your self-esteem. As a result, you create more opportunities to succeed in everything you strive to do.

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