Author Archives: Joy

Nelly’s Second Chance

I thought this would be a wonderful 1st story to share with you all. Along my own personal journey, I have discovered that happiness does not come from the way I look on the outside, but from the way I feel about myself on the inside. I was inspired to write this story one year while… Continue Reading

See It Through

When you’re up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it, Do the best that you can do; You may fail, but you may conquer, See it through! Black may be the… Continue Reading

Words of Encouragement for Teens

If there was ever a time to dare, to make a difference, to embark on something worth doing, IT IS NOW. Not for any grand cause, necessarily but for something that tugs at your heart, something that’s your inspiration, something that’s your dream. You owe it to yourself to make your days here count. HAVE… Continue Reading

Risk

This magical poem by Fran Watson describes beautifully what my intentions are as an Educational Coach™. Do not be afraid to shine. This world needs what you have to give. Open up the areas of your being; Expose them to yourself – to others. You are valuable. You are unique. You have much to give. Do not be afraid… Continue Reading

Children Are …

Amazing, ACKNOWLEDGE THEM. Believable, TRUST THEM. Childlike, ALLOW THEM. Divine, HONOR THEM. Energetic, NOURISH THEM. Fallible, EMBRACE THEM. Gifts, TREASURE THEM. Here Now, BE WITH THEM. Innocent, DELIGHT WITH THEM. Joyful, APPRECIATE THEM. Kindhearted, LEARN FROM THEM. Lovable, CHERISH THEM. Magical, FLY WITH THEM. Noble, ESTEEM THEM. Open minded, RESPECT THEM. Precious, VALUE THEM. Questioners,… Continue Reading