Be Positive Each Day: Laura’s Story

April 28, 2009 by Barb Scala  
Filed under Overcoming a Challenge, Who's Blooming

Imagine not knowing if you were going to live 6 more months, 6 more years or 6 more decades. Instead of asking yourself if you would do anything differently, ponder about what you would do or perhaps not do at all.

I know what I’d do. I’d hand regret, guilt and anger at the door and enter a world filled with only good stuff like forgiveness, joy and harmony. Of course, I’d spend more time with loved ones, lots more time. And I’d probably order a chai tea more often instead of worrying so much about the calories and cost. Read more

When That Little Voice Won’t Shut Up

April 23, 2009 by Barb Scala  
Filed under Articles, self discovery


Hearing little voices? Think you’re crazy? Can’t quiet them down? Then don’t.

Your little voice wants to tell you something. It may even want you to do something. Or not do something. It may have an idea, a suggestion, a new frontier to take. Just when you think it’s gone away there it is again. You can’t shake it, muzzle it, quiet it or contain it. It’s there and more likely than not the general theme is about change.

But change doesn’t have to be a scary thing. It’s just downright uncomfortable and usually brings up loads of emotions. When intimidation, fear, embarrassment and knocking knees stop you from exploring the message from your little voice, then it’s time for a shot of “you go girl!” mixed in with a gentle push and some supportive hugs so you can find out what’s knocking on your brain instead and then Make IT Happen! Read more

Claim Your Life with Your Girlfriends

April 8, 2009 by Barb Scala  
Filed under Articles, relationships

You want to do something with your life but haven’t told a soul or enlisted your friends to help? Before you burst from going it alone, infuse yourself with some girlfriend power and start claiming your life.

First let me tell you about the wonderful women who showed up for the first GabGals™ Girlfriend Summit last Sunday because they rocked! As one of the GabGals™ who presented the event, I was amazed at the energy of the group as they came out for a magical day on a beautiful farm complete with female bonding and even some magic wands (playful fun is part of the formula!). Read more

Free Yourself from 10 Things that Bog You Down

April 2, 2009 by Barb Scala  
Filed under Articles, organize

Want to get organized? Before you start a list of hundred’s of things to do to clear the clutter this spring, think again. Instead of getting bogged down in wanting everything to be in order, let’s take a look at 10 things that will never completely be tackled no matter how hard you try. Read more