Author: Shannon Hrimnak
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Who are Gen X’ers and why was the decade they grew up in so great?
Gen Xers are sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and Millennials, who were born between 1965 and 1980. As an X’er, I’m partial to this generation and our fierce independence. Not only do you find that Generation X’ers are entrepreneurial because we grew up as latchkey kids and had to make something out of nothing, but…
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Pursuing A Positive Mindset
Something happens on the inside of you when your mindset is positive. In no way am I saying this is an easy task. We have our whole life behind us, and that life is riddled with the way we were raised, the neighborhood influences, peers we surrounded ourselves with, our culture, and the constant borage…
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What Does It Take?
Nowadays, it is hard-pressed to see couples that have been married for longer than 15 years, if not more. This year, my husband and I will celebrate 32 years together. Have they always been easy— absolutely not. But has it been worth it—most definitely. I believe, and I reiterate, that it is my belief that…
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Making It Through The Stages Of Life
There are many stages in life when you look at each one as they appear and say to yourself, I’m not sure I can do this. I experienced that when I had my first child. Not only did I say it when I delivered my daughter naturally, without drugs, but when I brought her home…
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Ease The Holiday Stress
As I sit writing this article, I am in the midst of the first holiday event that is being planned. Every year without fail, unless a worldwide shutdown occurs, we have a Halloween party for clients, neighbors, and friends. And I don’t mean a simple party. No, this is 300 people, a chili cook-off, live…
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Pushing Past Limitations And Fears
Fear, self-doubt, and limited beliefs are a stifling combination that keeps one bound to the endless possibilities that await beyond the mind’s eye. Often, it is too hard to see beyond what we live day in and day out. Our beliefs about what we can achieve start at a young age because of what parents,…