11 Rules that You Won’t Learn in School About Marriage
Rule 1: Marriage isn't about your happiness. It's not about you getting all your needs met through another person. Practicing self-denial and self-sacrifice, patience, understanding, and forgiveness are the fundamentals of a great marriage. If you want to be the center of the universe, then there's a much better chance of that happening if you stay single. Rule 2: Getting married gives a man a chance to step up and finish growing up. The best preparation for marriage for a single...
Read More80 Positive and Healthy Choices You Can Make for 2010
If you're anything like me, you are beginning to think about what changes you want to focus on for 2010. In an effort to help you create a positive and healthy life, I am outlining 80 choices you can make for 2010 that will have a great impact on your life. Pick your top five choices and formulate your plan to achieve these goals. Personal Development Stop comparing yourself to others and step into your beautiful self. Push through the fear and boldly stretch your comfort...
Read MoreLori Radun’s The Momnificent! Life Among Best Books of 2009
USA Book News Amplifies an Inspirational Voice by Heather McCutcheon Lori Radun, beloved Mom Coach, inspirational speaker and now acclaimed author, is a prolific instrument of positive change. Her timeless and universal wisdom has been brought to the attention of women across the country thanks to the USA Book News’ 6th Annual National “Best Books” Awards (NBBA). Radun’s first book, The Momnificent! Life — Healthy and Balanced Living for Busy Moms, has been named an Award-Winning...
Read MoreMoving from “Me First” to “We First”
I think it is normal human instinct to want our way. If we are truly honest with ourselves, we sometimes convinces ourselves that life would be so much better if people just did things our way. If only he folded clothes the “right” way, I could use his help. Why does she always have to talk so much? Doesn’t she know I am tired and want to relax? It sure would be nice if these kids would just pick up their toys without being asked. We all operate from our own...
Read MoreNavigating our Way through Friendship
About two months ago, I was coaching a client on the topic of friendship. She was going through what she called a “dry spell” with friends. She had a deep desire for connection and relationship with women friends, but these women friends did not seem to have the same priority. At the time, I remember feeling very blessed by all the “solid” friendships I had in my life. Today, just 60 days later, I find myself in a completely different place. I am looking around...
Read MoreModeling Life for your Children
Fast forward 20 years; your children might be 20, 25 or maybe even 35. It doesn’t really matter how old they are. What matters is whether or not they will be living the life you wish for them. Now I understand that, as mothers, we don’t have complete control over the choices our children will make in their adult years. However, we have more influence than you might imagine. My sixteen year old is taking an Adult Living class right now in school. Recently, I...
Read MoreAre Your Relationships Healthy?
The benefits of a healthy relationship are many: Provides love and encouragement Gives us an opportunity to give love Enables sharing of resources Nurtures our heart and soul Is an outlet for getting some of our needs met Provides companionship Encourages fun and laughter Teaches us how to work together Gives us positive energy Loyalty and support Unhealthy relationships, on the other hand, have a negative impact on our overall well being and self-esteem. Below are the signs of an unhealthy...
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