In each of our lives, we are going to be tested at one point or another on our integrity and ethics. Can you remember a time in your life when you were asked to do something, by an employer, friend, or associate which was outside of the lines of what you felt was right? What decision did you make? Did [...]
Happy Spring to you! With the beautiful temperatures we've been having out West, everyone here has gotten spring fever in getting all types of projects done at their homes. As I was cleaning out my garage yesterday, I was thinking about how we might have other types of "clutter" in our life, things that might be bogging us [...]
For my entire life, one of my passions has been physical fitness; exercising and eating healthy. I basically live a very healthy lifestyle (but know the importance of treating yourself). So, a quick story. I was big into running for years. I ran cross-country as a kid, logged many miles through college into my adult years. I probably ran 5-6 days per week consistently [...]
Our lives are so fast paced with work, family, kids, school and other activities, that we often don't have time to even process the day, because we need to catch a little sleep for the next full day of activities. Also, we live in a world that often places a large emphasis on what personal belongings we have, what level of professional success we have achieved and us pushing for [...]
We are different..but at the same time we are all the same. We are unique in our wants and needs but we all want happiness and fulfillment in our lives. How many times do you hear of stories of people that have great happiness and success and you wish you could have something similar? Or have you [...]
We are all busy in life with different things, such as work, school, kids activities, errands, family obligations, and the list goes on and on. Sometimes we get so busy, it seems like week after week goes by and we don't have the opportunity to come up for air. In that list of things that you are doing in life, does it include [...]
Catchy title huh? ;-) I actually said that to one of my friends yesterday who was talking with me about how she felt pressured by family to start having children with her new husband. When I said the catchy phrase, "Live Life Your Way, and Let Other's Ideas of How You Should Live Take the Highway", I said it to lighten the [...]
"I hate my job". "I need to start exercising and lose weight". "I wish my partner would appreciate me more". "I would love to (fill in the blank) if only...." Do any of these statements sound familiar to you? Have you thought these things or communicated them to someone? Everyone at one time or another wants to make [...]
Yesterday, I was taking a trip down memory lane. I was thinking about my life, where I was 20 years ago compared to where I am today. I was thinking about all my life experiences and how they have turned me into the person I am today. Most people that know me would likely say that I have [...]
SmartChic is about motivation and inspiration. It's about living the life of our dreams and going for everything we want in life. But to be real; sometimes life deals us some really bad cards and it's not always full of sunshine and rainbows. I am sure most of you, if not all can relate. A situation comes up in life which you have no idea how [...]