Below you will find helpful articles by Stephanie to help you reduce stress and take charge of your life.

7 Tips to Reduce Stress and Live a Quality - Driven Life
Sanity Saver#1: Remember What’s Important. Define Your Priorities and Adjust Your Schedule to Reflect Your Values. No matter how frantic life gets, no matter how much frenzy seems to be present, the truly successful people are able to rise above the pandemonium and maintain their perspective. They can do this because they know what’s important. Their values are their compass--they keep them on course regardless of the chaos and confusion of life. These people maintain a vision of what truly matters, what their life is about and what they want it to be. Read More...

Make Passion Your Middle Name
Have you ever had the experience where you were involved in an activity and times passed without your having noticed? Think back to the time before adolescence when you were between the ages of seven and eleven. What did you love to do? Was it riding horses? Was it taking acting or pottery classes? Did you love to play softball or climb trees? Were you a collector of coins, stamps or postcards from far away places? Did you love to roller skate or ride bikes with your friends? What did you love to do? Read More...

“NO” Is Not A Four Letter Word
So you say you want your life to be different, better, more fulfilling? Who doesn’t? How many times have you heard yourself say, “I wish I had more time for myself?’ “This stress is killing me.” “I have to start to exercise and get in better shape.” “I feel like my kids are getting the short end of the stick.” “My husband/boyfriend says that my side of the bed looks more like a command center than a place to relax.” “I feel like I’m moving at warp speed and I still can’t get through my “to do” list.” “I want my life to be more fun. I need to be more playful.” Sound familiar? Read More...

Getting Your Priorities Straight
How often do you say “yes” when you want to say “no?” Do you say, “yes” because you’re afraid you’ll disappoint the other person? Do you feel guilty if you turn someone down? Are you concerned with what they’ll think of you?

We waste so much of our precious time and energy trying to please other people. If you have trouble saying “no” you’re in good company. As women, our concern for others is central to the way we make decisions. While men make choices based on principles, women are much more concerned with the impact their decision will have on the people involved, consequently we’re reluctant to say “no.” Read More...