Lois Melbourne likes to write female characters who make things happen. They may push the boundaries others set, but somebody will be proud of them. With a tech background, Lois respects the pragmatic truth about what technology can do for us. The engineering promises in her book Moral Code are actual or possible with what […]
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Walking Well: A New Approach for Comfort, Vitality, and Inspiration in Every Step
Written by two movement experts, Michael J. Gelb and Bruce Fertman, Walking Well is a book strongly advocating the power of steps. But it’s not about getting out and walking; it’s about walking well to enjoy the experience and gain from the endeavor. Much of this begins in the mind. Fear of falling or past […]
Author Q&A With Beverly J. Armento
Inspired by the many teachers who mentored her, Beverly J. Armento became an educator and enjoyed a fifty-plus year career as a middle school teacher and University Professor, aiming to nurture educators to believe in and hold high expectations for each child. Retired now, she is a Professor Emerita at Georgia State University and holds […]
Why Resolutions Are Often Abandoned and What You Can Do Differently
Guest Post by Psychologist Lauren Farina-Prieto, LCSW It is estimated that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, and many within the first month. The very nature of resolutions is tricky. A resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” A firm decision. In other words, traditional resolutions tend to be arbitrary, […]
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done In 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 Months
I love books that inspire productivity. The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington is one of them. The authors challenge you to shift your mindset to quadruple your goals this year. This thought process improves outcomes, momentum, productivity, and confidence. Whether you desire personal or professional success, consider the metrics. […]
Meant For More: Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purpose
As a child, author Karen Olson couldn’t shake the image of homeless people she’d encountered. The heart-tugging images stayed with her, and in time, she acted on the instinct to help. As founder and CEO, I am the emeritus of Family Promise, a charitable organization dedicated to sheltering, feeding, educating, and empowering the homeless community. […]
Morning Fuel: Daily Inspirations to Stretch Your Mind Before Starting Your Day
Daily inspirational tomes are a vastly popular way to harvest a few pearls of wisdom to start or end the day. This collection by best-selling author Rebecca Faye Smith Galli is designed to meet that need. With 365 short and sweet Gregorian calendar-themed reads, each one invites you deeper into her world. To clarify, “Becky” […]
A Return to Radiance: The POWER Method to Ignite Your Soul and Unleash Your Potential
Author Becca Powers had hit rock bottom. She’d decided she’d had enough when on her knees, alone in the bathroom. All her “power” had been drained by work, family, and personal and professional obligations. She was tapped dry. There, she realized her calling: to return to radiance and follow her dreams. That life-changing journey transformed […]
Estrellas: Moments of Illumination Along El Camino De Santiago ~ a Memoir
When author Suzanne Maggio chose to walk the 500-mile El Camino de Santiago, a surprising experience awaited her. The story begins with her “why” and swiftly moves to her first night in Spain, where she finds herself dining alone, wondering if she’ll survive this independent month-long excursion. Her doubts blossom, but then she crosses paths […]
The Intuition Bible: How and Why to Tap into Your Inner Wisdom
I love it when a book makes you think. Happy Ali’s book provokes contemplation and stays with you long after you’ve finished reading it. I wake up and revisit my dreams and former day’s experiences, looking for signs, lessons, and wisdom I don’t want to miss. The idea of inner wisdom isn’t new to me. […]