For years, we struggled to have a baby. We spent more money than I can count. I felt left out of the "mom club" and felt I was the only one who couldn't get pregnant. This made me want to skip parties and other social events where all of the women had kids. They didn't know what to talk to me about, and vice versa. They'd ask "how's work?" and I'd say good and then it was back to discussing diaper brands and sleep routines. My friends were not unkind, in fact they were super supportive and encouraging, it was more that I felt I didn't fit in.

EncouragementMichelle GauthierJuly 12, 2018

Visit Your Happy Place

Improve your day by visiting your happy place in your mind.

Positive ThinkingMichelle GauthierJune 29, 2018

Dreams . . . The Sleeping Kind

"Dreams say what they mean, but they don't say it in daytime language." - Gail Godwin

Positive ThinkingMichelle GauthierJune 21, 2018

Organizing Tip - The Sunday Basket

Do you have a big pile of papers, unopened mail, and old homework, bills, and catalogs you'll likely never read stacked somewhere? Do you save stuff to do something with later, yet never go back? Do you lose bills that need to be paid?

Organizing, PlanningMichelle GauthierJune 11, 2018

You Flow, Girl

And by "flow" I mean when someone is just in their zone, sharing all of their natural gifts. They are passionate and yet it seems effortless. Their magic flows out of them easily. When people are in flow, others are just naturally attracted to what they are offering.

EncouragementMichelle GauthierJune 4, 2018

Living with Intention

Are you living life, or is life living you?

Positive Thinking, Quick TipsMichelle GauthierMay 30, 2018

Is Your Closet Trying to Tell You Something?

Imagine the feeling you get when you open your closet and it's jammed full - full of things you do like, and thing you don't like, and items that haven't fit in a long time, and things you probably don't even know you own anymore! Instead of making getting ready for the day a nice experience, it can make you want to go back to bed, or least wear pajamas all day.

Organizing, PlanningMichelle GauthierMay 24, 2018

Breaking News: I am a Dog Person

For my whole life I've been saying I'm just not a dog person (don't judge!). I liked them just fine but never had a strong desire to own one. I would pet other people's dogs but I can't say I longed for one. My kids, on the other hand, are dog people! Really any kind of animal, people. They've been begging for a dog for years, but I kept saying no way.

Positive Thinking, Encouragement, InspirationMichelle GauthierMay 19, 2018

The Perfect Blueberry

A recent conversation in my kitchen went like this . . .

Me: "Wow, look at this giant blueberry! It makes me so happy when the weather is warm and the blueberries are the perfect size and color and flavor."

7 year old: "I totally get that Mom. I feel that way about butter."

Positive Thinking, InspirationMichelle GauthierMay 10, 2018

Do You Feel Pretty?

Our brain suggests thoughts to us. We either let those thoughts pass by or we grab the thought and believe it. The thoughts we believe drive our feelings. And in turn, our feelings drive the way we behave in the world.

Positive Thinking, Inspiration, ReviewsMichelle GauthierMay 4, 2018

Tips for a better to do list

At the end of the day, do you ever look at your to do list and feel like a big ol' failure? I did! Even though I was working hard at everything all day, the to do list was never ever DONE. If you start the day by making an exhaustive list of to dos that never get checked off, you are likely setting yourself up for failure . . .

Organizing, Planning, Quick TipsMichelle GauthierApril 27, 2018

My Story - From Chaos to Calm

Hi, I'm Michelle. If you saw My Story on my coaching site, you'll know that I call myself a recovering over achiever who thrived on being "crazy busy" and prided myself on doing 6 million things per day.

Encouragement, InspirationMichelle GauthierFebruary 27, 2018