Writing has been a dream of mine since I was a child. I remember (and still own) my first story – “Snoopy and the Bananas†complete with illustrations. It was a simply a rewrite of the “Boy Who Cried Wolf†but it lit the fire. High school did not improve my writing opportunities. Mostly, I…
The holidays will NOT overwhelm me this year. Money will not mysteriously float out the window. Time will not vanish at the blink of an eye. Everything will fit neatly into my plan and schedule (or else I’ll just ignore it until it goes away). Start today planning and preparing holiday goodies for friends and…
My goal of being a full time writer is now within reach. I have met most of my objectives (picking up more online jobs, getting queries out, working on my novels, etc) but my blog is still a thorn in my side. Writing the material is not the problem. Most days it motivates me to…
The race is on. Christmas is now less than four weeks away. Officially, we will be surviving on my income at the first of January. My office is getting smaller as my jobs continue to multiply. But the more I face, the more I am determined to overcome. 1.     Less is more this Christmas. We…
Patience for budgeting is what makes budgeting difficult for many. A budget simply requires making a list with numbers. Sticking to the budget requires patience, wisdom, and determination. Ic can be tough waiting for something we want. I wanted my husband to be it when I first went out with him, but it took us…
This morning I re-evaluated my budget. It wasn’t planned to happen until January (I review my budget once a quarter), but with the income situation taking such a shift, and with the finances falling squarely on my shoulder, I want to know EXACTLY what I’m facing. Many people would completely panic in my position. That’s…
Find reasons to be thankful. It’s time to give thanks. According to experts, people who focus on the things they are thankful for will live a longer life. Even if it’s not accurate, the truth is that when you focus on the good, positive, and uplifting you will live a better life! 10 Ways to…
The holidays will NOT overwhelm me this year. Money will not mysteriously float out the window. Time will not vanish at the blink of an eye. Everything will fit neatly into my plan and schedule (or else I’ll just ignore it until it goes away). Start today planning and preparing holiday goodies for friends and…
When trouble shows up, you may have to shift things around and develop a budget during a crisis specific to the moment. There is one way you are sure to never successfully overcome a problem and that is to try and ignore it. Even if you can bury it for a while, it will find…
During bible study this morning, I nearly stumbled over the statement about how God wants me to be in joy during the different stages of my life. I went back and read it again – be in joy. So I have decided to INjoy my life from now on. 1. I will make time to…