Author name: Allyson

I write in a gratitude journal every night before bed. I just write down 5 things I’m grateful for that happened that day. But last night I forgot to write in my journal. Gasp! This morning I woke up and thought, “Crap! I forgot to write in my journal.” So I thought about the things […]

I remember working really hard to get out of debt five years ago. I was tired of playing the credit card game, and we had a van payment that literally woke me up at night in anxiety, wondering how we were going to pay it every month and still eat. So, we got the cards paid

It’s that time of year again: the old year is winding down and everyone is gearing up for an incredible new year. Now is a very natural time to sit down and reflect upon your successes of this year and also upon the way you’d like your life to look for 2014. Here are 5

Merry Christmas this week! I love the holiday season–the lights, the music, the presents and parties. This is such a great time of year. I give myself permission to eat whatever I want, as much as I want and live it up so much that I can’t wait for my resolution to kick in so

You know when you’re aligned with your vision because of the energy that’s attached to it. Even when it hasn’t manifested in physical form yet, you are acting with inspiration, getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things,  taking inspired risks when you feel moved upon to do so…you just know it’s coming.

I once knew a woman who got a perverse kick out of poking holes into all my ideas and dreams. I told her once I’d love to try racing in a triathlon. She said, “Yeah, but you’re not a good swimmer. How are you going to get around that?” That stumped me. I mentioned how

Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it?  Whoever heard of using doubt and fear to be successful? Is there even anything redeeming about either of these two things? A little. There is always a little bit of fear– or A LOT of fear– when you try something new. There is really no way around that. Fear is a

My whole life I’ve lived by the personal mantra “Failure isn’t an option.” Yet I have become quite familiar with the concept of failure over this past year, trying to get my business online and “play big.” It’s brought me

It’s almost cliché to be blogging about gratitude during the month of November, but I find that I want to be cliché! If I could blog about gratitude every week of the year I would do it. Hmmm….that’s something to think about for 2014. 🙂 I admit I spent most of my adult life  looking around

  Most people are really good at thinking about what they want their life to look like. And most people stop right there. And that’s where they stay stuck. Having something brought to you and receiving it are two completely different things. As I pondered on the difference between these two things, a picture came to my mind.