The definition of gratitude is a feeling of appreciation or thanks. In our often fast paced and plugged in world, it is easy to focus on what we don’t yet have and lose our appreciation for what we do. As we enter this holiday season, Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to pause to reflect on […]
People who have their priorities straight and who live according to their priorities inspire me. It’s not an easy congruency to achieve (as I previously shared in Prioritizing Amidst Flexibility). Even more inspiring to me—those who are able to unapologetically live according to their priorities. The New York Times parenting blog published an article last […]
I have dreamed of traveling the world since I was a young singleton. I have been able to travel a great deal, but not (yet) for any extended period of time. As the years continue to pass, the list of responsibilities and obligations grow exponentially with marriage, children, mortgage, community, family, and work. When I […]
After nearly a year of focused observation and research, we have identified 8 Habits of A Highly-Effective Wixii Woman (yes, the 8 is a tribute to Cindy’s Chinese heritage!): Seasons of Life: maintains a long-term perspective and understands that life has various seasons, each with its unique opportunities and challenges. Intentional Time Usage: spends […]
I have this theory about so-called super humans or wonder women. I suspect that some may indeed have extraordinary energy, drive and brilliance. However, the often less shared part of these extraordinarily accomplished and accomplishing women is that they usually have great resources and teams of people, at their disposal, to execute everything from the […]
Keeping an active professional network is especially important for those of us ever wanting to engage in meaningful work outside the home. However, it can be challenging. I can vividly recall the overwhelming feeling of angst, on a particularly hot August afternoon in 2011, as I was switching gears to dress in professional clothes and […]
This week’s featured Wixii™, Jeri Morgan, inspires me by the proactive planning she and her husband are taking to build a better future and lifestyle for their family. In addition to both working full-time corporate jobs and raising 2-year old twins, together they are building a family business. Jeri shares, “Growing a business that one-day will […]
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We question children and teenagers throughout their upbringing, but somewhere along the way, the question is no longer asked. I think that we should all be asking ourselves a version of this question regularly as we move through the seasons of our lives, not stopping […]
“Do you think that it’s always best for children to have a mom who stays at home?” I asked my friend a school psychologist who has worked with hundreds if not thousands of young children and is now a stay-at-home mom of two young boys. “Not necessarily” she replied without hesitation, “sometimes the best thing […]
“My name is Bill, and I am with the Federal Heights paramedics,” said the voice on the other end of my cell phone. Okay, officially my heart stopped. These moments of parenting (boys!) truly challenge my illusion of control over my sons’ well-being. Fortunately, according to the paramedic my son was fine (phew, but which […]
