Black and white silhouette of large family photo

Group Dynamic – The 2 Most Important Things to Make Family Time More Enjoyable

June 7, 2024

Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections

One of my favorite parts of summer is spending time with extended family. On G Man’s side, we’re 19 strong now. As you can imagine, the needs of a [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Mags smiling in front of a fireplace holding up a sign that says January Mission Statement Month

MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – Why Mission Statements Matter When it Comes to Achieving Goals

January 26, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Welcome back to Mission Statement Month here at Confessions. If you haven’t had a chance, pop back and listen to the previous January episodes so you can get yourself [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Mags in the background, in the foreground a sign reads "January Mission Statement Month"

MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – How to Write a Personal Mission Statement

January 19, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

This week in Mission Statement Month at Confessions we’re going to talk about how to write a personal mission statement. In the first week of January I shared the [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Mags smile is hiding behind a sign that reads January Mission Statement Month

MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – Beyond Business, Mission Statements for Personal Success

January 12, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Let’s begin Mission Statement Month at Confessions by reminding ourselves that Mags learned about mission statements from a friend at a party in the late 90’s. While I won’t [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Mags holding a sign that reads January Mission Statement Month wearing a blue sweater

An Introduction to Mission Statement Month at Confessions – Come with an Open Heart and Mind

January 5, 2024

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

Hey there Team—Happy New Year! Originally my plan was to take this week off, but I just couldn’t stay away from you all. I’m excited because over the next [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Color picture of morning sunbeams shining down through clouds to the earth from an African sky.

Combatting Envy – My Motivation to Stop People from Taking Away Our Joy

May 19, 2023

One thing that can trip me up is when someone I love meets my joy or success with negativity. You know, when you’re talking to someone about how things [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Black and white grainy image of a room filled with stacks of books and stuff. A white man sits on the floor and goes through the books.

April Fools – I’ve Been Focused on the Wrong Darn Thing

April 1, 2022

When it comes to any cleaning project, I bring in the big guns. Before grabbing the trash bags, I make sure to listen to The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Black and white image of a white tween girl sitting on a window seat looking out the window.

Where Are You Picking Up the Idea That Something’s Wrong with You?

March 18, 2022

Someone asked me this week, “Where are you picking up ideas that something’s wrong with you?” Here’s an example from our family that I think perfectly illustrates how I [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Color photo of The Night Before Christmas book sitting on a window ledge. The book is illustrated by Mary Engelbreit

All I Want for Christmas V – Standing Up to the Bully of My Inner-Voice

December 24, 2021

Recently, I started a new workout routine. I do pretty much the same thing everyday. But, the other thing that happens everyday? This little negative voice pops in my [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Mags, a white woman with short blond hair, blue eyes, and clear-rimmed glasses, takes a selfie with her other arm held up in a fist, making a muscle.

People Pleasing, Step Aside – This is a Woman who Stands in her Truth

May 21, 2021

It’s nice to get approval from the people I love, but I have to remind myself from time to time that it’s not necessary. Everyone loves a people pleaser, [...]

LISTEN-READ FULL POST

Welcome to my blog turned podcast! Here you can listen or read about what’s on my mind as I try my best to recover from screaming at my kids and nagging the bejesus out my husband.

Join TeamConfessions, a.k.a. "TeamC"—the posts are super short—you’ve got this.

Subscribe to TEAMC

Looking for a specific topic?

Group Dynamic – The 2 Most Important Things to Make Family Time More Enjoyable

MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – Why Mission Statements Matter When it Comes to Achieving Goals

MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – How to Write a Personal Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT MONTH – Beyond Business, Mission Statements for Personal Success

An Introduction to Mission Statement Month at Confessions – Come with an Open Heart and Mind

Combatting Envy – My Motivation to Stop People from Taking Away Our Joy

April Fools – I’ve Been Focused on the Wrong Darn Thing

Where Are You Picking Up the Idea That Something’s Wrong with You?

All I Want for Christmas V – Standing Up to the Bully of My Inner-Voice

People Pleasing, Step Aside – This is a Woman who Stands in her Truth

Looking for a specific topic?

What are you in the mood for?

MOST POPULAR POSTS

A Reason To Trust The World – A Lesson From Life and My Husband

6 Ways To Avoid Stress – Dodging Stress That I Personally Manufacture

NiCole Schlagheck – A New Phase of Parenting

Am I Adjusting Accordingly? Getting Older Made Easy

Ready or Not – The Secret to Moving Forward

From the Archives

Ready to join me?

Looking for a specific topic?

What are you in the mood for?

MOST POPULAR POSTS

From the Archives

Ready to join me?

Join TeamConfessions