Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I smart” or “Am I intelligent enough to succeed in life?” Many people are told they are either smart (or not) by the time they …

  Let’s talk about how to quit drinking alcohol today, friends.   Wait, what? Yes, you read that correctly!   Now you may be thinking “okayyyyy, this is different” but stay …

Finding rest in a busy world… Easier said than done. The past few days I’ve been a little MIA around here, and I’m sorry friends. It’s nothing personal. It’s not …

  “Chances are at some point in your journey you’ve been slammed by one of life’s unexpected tidal waves. Divorce, death, betrayal, injury, loss, and a host of other life-altering …

  When you think about reading books for personal betterment, your thoughts might naturally drift to genres like self-help, spiritualism, or religion. And certainly there can be some very helpful …

Do you ever feel like you don’t really matter? Like all of your effort is for nothing. Thoughts like this go through my mind from time to time, “Ciara, there …

  As the new year approaches, I want to encourage you to focus largely on your “why” Your “why” is your purpose, your motivator, your reason for doing what you …

One of the ways I stay inspired in this media-saturated, digital age is by reading physical books. Books take me on mini adventures. The visuals aren’t there so I get …

I love to read. Especially right before bed. Reading books allows me to connect with my imagination and it helps me wind down and relax. Sometimes, I read lying next …