1 Feb, 2010  |  Written by goodlifediva  |  under Change, Identity, Realities of Motherhood

I did it.  I did something I’ve never done before... I’ve been doing my own hair since I was about 12 years old.  Those early days were pitiful attempts I must admit. My mother did not relinquish full control of my ...

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14 Jan, 2010  |  Written by goodlifediva  |  under purpose

A purpose drive life is a life guided, controlled and directed by God's purposes.  Nothing matters more than knowing God's purposes for your life and nothing can compensate for not knowing them-not success, wealth, fame or pleasure.  Without purpose, life ...

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13 Jan, 2010  |  Written by goodlifediva  |  under purpose

American Idol is back for it's 9th season.  Those first few seasons I used to really enjoy watching the auditions.    Like most reality shows as the popularity has grown, unfortunately, the desperation has grown, as well.  People are willing to ...

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Happy New Year, Good Life Divas! 2010 can be your best year, yet. It can be the year when you let go of your past failures, shortcomings, mistakes and disappointments (ie, regrets).  This can be the year that you become more ...

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I think part of the appeal of a show like "What Not to Wear" is that we all can relate just a little to the people on this show.  Be honest.  If I secretly videotaped you walking around town this ...

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This week's enemy is a sly and cunning one.  It's easy to become entangled  with it and not even realize it. Imagine this: On a good day you get to go to the grocery store alone (woo hoo!).  On this particular day ...

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Other than the tried and true motto, Just Do It!, what do I have to share with you about procrastination? Is procrastination something we can conquer or is it a temptation that we have to contend with daily? Why do ...

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Mom Enemy #1: MOM GUILT  What is mom guilt? Imagine yourself standing in a courtroom. You are the defendant. You don't have a lawyer, an advocate, so you defend yourself. Among the jurors are your spouse, your children, your family and ...

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This video introduces you to a series of blog post I'll be writing over the next few days. Come back each day this week and leave a comment about your experience with each of the "Enemies". The Good Life Diva ...

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5 Aug, 2009  |  Written by goodlifediva  |  under Identity, purpose

Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. -- Harold Thurman I am passionate about people taking the time ...

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