Victoria Ponders

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March 10, 2025

When You Crack Yourself Up: Just Say Thank You

I did it again. That thing I do when someone is kind and unexpectedly compliments me. It doesn’t matter if it’s about something innocuous or deeply personal, if I’m caught off guard I might babble. A lot. I wonder if the dear lady who simply wanted to express her admiration for my skirt understood. I… Continue reading

Wellness

confidence, humor, mental health, personality, relationships, self-awareness, self-esteem, Wellness
January 12, 2025

Quiet Confidence

I had a strange moment the other day. It happened while I brushed my teeth…but I promise this isn’t a disclosure about personal hygiene or bathroom humor. I should clarify. Disclosure, yes. But I’m not telling on myself. It’s a story with a resonate undertone about the power of quiet confidence – a desirable quality.… Continue reading

Wellness

confidence, education, great films, Inspiration, kindness, leadership, memories, The Paper Chase, writing
June 26, 2024

Healthy Exits

The Preamble: Does this happen to you? When I begin mulling a certain topic, my brain finds alignment with the theme or concept and before I know it, I have a line-up of scenarios, moments, memories that fall into the same bucket of consideration. It’s fantastic, this awareness business 😉 and it makes me think… Continue reading

Surviving Sue

author, confidence, purpose, relationships, workplace identities
September 24, 2023

You’re No Keanu!

If you’d ever asked me if I might write a blog post based on a purported quote from Keanu Reeves, I would’ve laughed at you. I mean…no disrespect…but it wasn’t until I rummaged around in my quote pile (mess, hoard, chaos, clutter, jumble – you pick the word you like – any/all apply) and found… Continue reading

Wellness

confidence, lifestyle, love, relationships, respect, Wellness
June 13, 2023

My Life, My Happiness

I know writer Hunter S. Thompson was an intriguing and controversial figure. I’ve found those two words – the adjectives ‘intriguing and ‘controversial’ – to be frequent descriptors when I think about him. I love reading about people who spent their lives stirring things up. 😉 It doesn’t mean I condone the behaviors or actions, but… Continue reading

Wellness

confidence, happiness, lifestyle, self-care, self-respect
June 6, 2023

Triumph Tale

With permission, I invite you to into a Triumph Tale about a former client (and yes, I’ve changed her name and identifiable details). When I asked if I could write about a recent transformative experience, “Maria” laughed, fairly certain no such growth had occurred. I disagreed. Proud of her for finding her way, I told… Continue reading

Uncategorized

confidence, friendships, self-care, workplace
October 13, 2022

One Foot…in Front of the Other

Moving through the middle is the hardest part… Continue reading

Wellness

confidence, hope, love, motivation, self-care, stress, Wellness
October 7, 2022

Shine On…

I love the phrase “You Do You”… Continue reading

Wellness

authenticity, confidence, insecurities, self-care, Wellness, workplace stress
September 30, 2022

The Yodas Don’t Lie

My Yodas have spoken: Do it Anyway. Encouragement when I needed it the most. Continue reading

Wellness

blogging, confidence, encouragement, gratitude, humor, motivation, resilience, self-care, writing, Yoda
September 7, 2022

Creativity and Professor Plum

Wisdom from a beloved professor…’write or die’… Continue reading

Wellness

confidence, creativity, expression, inner critics, mentors, writing
August 27, 2022

Love, Magic, Wonder

Three words that matter most to me… Continue reading

Wellness

confidence, happiness, love, self-esteem, self-talk, Wellness
August 21, 2022

At the Barbeque

The power of a heartfelt compliment. Continue reading

Wellness

be the light, compliments, confidence, employee morale, gratitude, kindness, self-esteem, Wellness
August 16, 2022

Confident – From the Inside Out

Empowerment and encouragement to be confident without relying on external validation. Continue reading

Wellness

confidence, happiness, self-esteem, Wellness

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