Your Regular Dose of Sunshine: Blog
I recently joined Kerri Roberts on her podcast Don’t Waste the Chaos, and we had a powerful conversation about leadership in the middle of life’s messiness.
 I shared a story about a time when I felt like I was failing everywhere - as a leader, a mom, and simply as a person. I remember sitting in ...
As working parents, we carry a lot. Our days are full of meetings, deadlines, errands, and everything it takes to keep a household moving. It is easy to feel like there is no time left for the things that matter most. Like deep conversations about our kids’ days, what feeling they’re experiencing af...
As this season unfolds, I’ve been reflecting on what I really want to say yes to, and what I’m ready to let go of, not only as a leader navigating the demands of business and community, but as someone committed to fostering healthy, intentional environments in the office, at meetings, and in the com...
Are you the type who often says “yes” to events, meetings, or people while secretly wishing you hadn’t?
Me too. Me too.
Sometimes I wonder if it comes from fear. Fear of missing out. Fear of disappointing someone. Fear of not being asked again.
But what if saying “yes” to something we don’t reall...
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I find myself, as a mom, stepping in too soon when the kids are struggling. Yes, it comes from a desire to help them, but I also think it comes from a fear of not wanting them to feel like they’re not good enough.
Sydney was struggling to open a granola bar the other day. I watched her try to te...
We’re (or should I say Hudson) struggling in our home with learning the concept of "there is such a thing as too much of a good thing.”Â
Don’t get me wrong, there are never too many hugs, cuddles and conversations to be had. But there were way too many ice cream cones eaten on a Disney Cruise that ...
Joy is a deep, lasting feeling of happiness and contentment. I believe we often feel joy from meaningful experiences, connections or fulfillment. Hi, my name is Denise Tallcott, and I’m a joyful person. I connect joy to my sense of purpose- providing exceptional experiences for the people I get to l...
Out of the corner of my eye this week, I caught this view in the middle console of our vehicle. Not only did it bring a smile to my face, but man, did it encourage me to reflect on the season of life we're in.Â
 With kids now age seven and five, we are out of the diaper stage and into character un...
I'm sure all of us can think of a time when we said, "I'm anxious today." or "Ugh, I'm angry." or "I'm scared.". Yes, we all experience negative emotions from time to time but read that again, we experience them. We are not them.
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Anxiousness is an emotion. Anger is an emotion. Fear is an emoti...
Leading people is not easy. And whether you like it or not, you're a leader. You're influencing people each and every day. Do you ever feel like you're in this alone? Or you don't have someone to bounce your ideas off of? Someone to talk an idea through? Or even someone to hold you accountable for w...
This past week in our hometown was our county fair. We're involved in a lot, and we wouldn't want it any other way. That being said though, I would prefer the catch-all shoe area to be a different way.
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 As I worked late into the night last night, making up for a week full of animal shows, carniv...
Reflection, I've come to learn, is so powerful. It helps us be able to recognize our growth while encouraging us to take on new challenges. For me, it's also a time to reflect in gratitude. And today, and every other day, I'm so very grateful for YOU.
You are amazing, and I am blessed by you. With...
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