by Doris Swift | Oct 16, 2017 | 2017, focus, inspirational, multitasking, Time Management
Photo by Nine Köpfer on Unsplash Is Your Focus Losing Focus? I noticed something disturbing about myself. My attention span is disintegrating. As my husband shared about his day, my mind scattered like dust in the wind. Thoughts drifting like dandelion seeds in a warm...
by Doris Swift | Oct 10, 2017 | 2017, acceptance, Affirmation, Encouragement for Women, value
I get you. I get you because just like you, I’ve struggled with the overwhelming need to be validated every day like some parking ticket. I get you because just like you, I’ve reminded myself more than once that obsessing over my hair, my weight, and the fact that my...
by Doris Swift | Oct 2, 2017 | 2017, Encouragement for Women, Failure, inspirational, myth
What exactly is the Failure Myth? Let’s break it down… First we’ll tackle the confusing mixed messages regarding failure. Optimists look at failure as a teacher and friend. believing failure teaches us things like try again, be persistent, never give...
by Doris Swift | Sep 18, 2017 | Encouragement for Women, faith, famine, plans
I’ve been traveling through a tunnel for the past seven years. Can I share my experience with you? A few days ago I realized almost seven years have passed since I left a place I considered a friend, a friend I practically grew up with from ages 19...
by Doris Swift | May 31, 2017 | calling, imperfection, love your neighbor, purpose, value
While on a recent visit to our local ice cream shop, I said something cringe-worthy. My grandson and I waited in line and when we finally reached the counter, I turned to him and blurted out: “I’m not having ice cream today so I can get thin enough to have ice cream.”...
