Foundations of growth.

 

Men are from Mars, Women from Venus? That is how it goes. Who has it easiest? Neither, you see, Men have emotions, Women just have the disadvantaged of feeling them more. We feel, while men think logically. What will work? But who has it easiest. My analytical mind is always running, to understand and make sense of something. How does it work? Well in the past 14 years I have come to realize more about myself through relationships more than anything else. In relation to everything. How I view myself, my kids, my mom, my dad, everyone, it stills me. When then putting this all into a perspective of living with someone of my opposite sex, a Male, I have realized that specifics of the general aspects of our relationship are clear, if you choose to see them.

Be Great,
   Stephanie

Encouragement

The act of giving someone hope, support and confidence. I pray through this moment in time of journey, I learn how to support myself. I yearn to feel the security of needing to know the next steps are the right steps. In the past, I have believed all things work together, but to be in the thick of it, is an entire new feeling. I heard someone say, “Give yourself grace, in that in all the life you’ve lived, this is your first time being this version of you.” So give yourself the grace, support and hope that you are in the right place, the right circumstance, at the right time. I feel this veil of transparency that I am to share this journey in a way that will inspire and motivate. I feel my voice needs to be heard. I need to speak. I pray for the confidence to speak. To continue to share my journey with meaningful words and managed emotions.

Be Great,
   Stephanie

The Emotions Book

 "The Emotions Book" , click link to purchase! 

Im excited to share a labor of love and inspiration—The Emotions Book. This is not just another self-help book, or that it may be. It’s a heartfelt guide to help you uncover your authentic power, dive deeper into your emotions, and find tools to walk the path toward your true purpose.

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What is The Emotions Book?

The Emotions Book is a gentle invitation to explore your inner world. It’s not here to tell you what you’re missing or who you should be. Instead, it’s a resource to help you connect with the version of yourself that has always been present but may have been overshadowed by life’s challenges, belief systems and most of all, you.

This book is about inspiration—to inspire you to reflect, grow, and move confidently into the person you are  meant to be in the next moments.  It offers tools, reflections, and activities that help you:
✔️ Understand and honor your emotions.
✔️ Build emotional resilience with purpose and intention.
✔️ Navigate life’s ups and downs with clarity and grace.
✔️ Discover the strength in your vulnerabilities.

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A Journey to Authentic Power

This isn’t about chasing happiness or perfection. It’s about something much deeper: finding your authentic power. Through self-reflection and connection, The Emotions Book guides you to:

• Recognize how your emotions shape your experiences.
• Cultivate a mindset of curiosity and self-acceptance.
• Embrace the transformative journey toward self-awareness and fulfillment.

This book doesn’t promise to “fix” you because you are not broken. It promises to give you tools to expand, grow, and thrive towards alignment with your truest self. The fun is in the journey, not the destination, though that is also fun, 

 

Be Great,
   Stephanie

 

DIY Laundry Room Signs

 

I saw somewhere in some home décor magazine that you shouldn't put "room" signs in your home, but hey, what do they know LOL. I loved the idea of making these and therefore went right ahead and put the obvious signs in my Laundry Room. 

An overview on how I did these are below. I'm working on capturing each step via photo, but sometimes I get in the groove and forget! Bear with me, I'll get better, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask :). 

To begin you will need the below for this project:

• Canvases ( 4 X 10 by 10, and 1 20x20)
• Nail gun 
• Black transfer 
• Design ( laundry signs File) for the Silhouette Cameo
• Stain (optional)
• Picture frame clips

Next, I removed the canvas from the wood. This was tricky part in that it involved removing the nails that was used to staple the canvas to the wood. I used a butter knife to help remove or a staple remover probably would've been easier, but for the ones that are really stuck, a butter knife worked fine.

 If you are going to use a stain, this is the step where you would stain the wood and let dry. I did get my stain from Home Depot. 

While letting your stain dry, you can download the silhouette (svg.)file and cut on the silhouette to the specifications of the vinyl you are using. 

Next, take your canvas pieces and press the designs on the canvas. I have a heat press that I used, but an iron can work if you are experienced with using a iron to transfer vinyl. 

I did lay out my canvases with the designs prior to transferring them to make sure they were proportioned to my liking. If you find that the designs are too small or too big for the canvas, then resize in silhouette and recut. 

Next, staple your canvas onto the wood frames with the frame exposed to the front. 

Add your picture frame clips using either a power drill or a screwdriver. I did use a screwdriver in that the wood for canvas frames is pretty soft. Hang your project and enjoy!

Be Great,
   Stephanie

A Mother's Mission Statement

 

My therapist gave me the assignment to write a Mission Statement for myself when it comes to being a mother. After a couple of sessions of stating, " I just don't want to mess up my kids", she guided me to think about what is it that makes a good mother. What do I posses that makes me a good mom. Whoa. never really had to answer that question, LOL, what makes me a good mom? I didn't jump into the thought process and allowed it to unfold for me. And allowed it to come to me of what best represents me as a mom. 

I'm a wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin & friend. I often question if I am doing a good job at these roles as they are some of the most important relationships in my life. The role of a mother is one of the most admirable role one can be given. I just want to be good at it. One of the best questions I've asked myself was, What is my vision?

The moment the thought of you is Realized, I am no longer alone. I am nurturing the very existence of a whole life that is soon to become. 

I will be responsible - have the ability to respond to situations with the most optimal path. Responding to my children, not to save them, but to guide them in the best direction for their understanding. To be accountable for my actions and my responses to them. Through clear direction and example, provide to them the a visual of how one should respond to situations when they have have a sense of their own awareness. 

You will question if you are doing great, and you must insist you trust. To listen to the intuition inside of you that guides you to where you want to be, the unfolding of your life. Being aware of the creativity within you that allows you to go with the flow. I will foster innovation in my children, that when they see contrast, a light bulb goes off that leads them to innovate through self-expression and problem-solving. I will encourage them to pursue the purpose that guides them, I will encourage them to speak and let it be known what is it they are wanting. I will encourage them to be aware of the creativity they are participating in, so they will always be aware of where it is coming from. 

 I will guide my children to practice awareness, self-reflection and mindfulness. To be aware of their thoughts and where they are coming from. To know that when you are intentional with your words, actions and emotions, you are able to fulfill spaces that no other will ever be able to fill. That their goals and aspirations in life are their own and, they have the power to will the strive to the greatest lengths of  their intentions. I want to empower them to know that the how is never their responsibility, and through deep understanding of themselves, they will truly understand the power of intention. 

I will promote to my children the value in the care consciousness of self. That they are to respond to the need of their emotional, physical, mental, spiritual and creative well-being. That this involves knowing when to take moments of quieting their mind through meditation, and self-preservation. To teach them that I am no exception when it comes to their responsibility for their self-care. I will teach my children to be kind to and respect themselves. And be mindful of what they consume so that they can always have the freedom of their own thinking. 

I am anxious.

But I am more hopeful than fearful because it feels better. Be optimistic I tell myself. But I am. Very. But what quiets my optimism. REALITY! The nuances of there is no way that can happen, " Says Society".  It Always will do this ----->  The chips look like this. Not let them fall where they may, but let them fall. 

I will guide my children to fall in love with making goals. To revere in the feeling they get when they set a goal. I will empower them to be optimistic. To expect it to always be the way they want. That it's attraction. To fall in love with the journey. The best feeling is when you get the idea of your goal, not the destination of it. My children will come to know what it means to journey in their lives and will look back and never regret a thing. I will guide them to be happy in that very journey every step and setback that really is apart of the journey because it always has to be. I will show them how to always give themselves grace, by modeling optimism, and by not only embracing a growth mindset, but continuing to grow. 

My mission is to raise self-aware and connected children who are responsible, creative, intentional, care conscious and optimistic. I will give support and love to them guiding them to personally grow and make mindful connections. I am to encourage them to be compassionate to themselves in that they cannot give without ensuring their own wellbeing and when they are are mindful of this, they will have the power to make their impact on their communities and their world. 

Be Great,
   Stephanie