Victoria Ponders

Wellness

April 23, 2023

Heart Songs Within

Every day I DO want to change the world. My ‘to do’ list often starts with what everyone else should be doing because I sometimes fancy myself brighter and better able to see opportunities for improvement in others. I’ve learned…such a fool’s gambit. Instead, lead by example. Do…what’s right…demonstrate that which matters most in actions,… Continue reading

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creativity, gratitude, poetry, self-care, Wellness
March 22, 2023

When You Crack Yourself Up: Emily Dickinson Style

If you see me wandering… Continue reading

Wellness

focus, humor, quotes, Wellness
March 5, 2023

Don’t Call Him a Lazy-Boy

He was only checking for “light leaks”… Continue reading

Family

aging with grace, dads and daughters, laughter, Wellness
January 15, 2023

When You Crack Yourself Up: The Silly Shorts Edition

When problem solving, start with the most obvious solutions! Continue reading

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humor, laugher, stupid silly, too many cookies, Wellness
January 11, 2023

Enough

Enough…is a good place to land. Continue reading

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love, peace, relationships, self-care, Wellness
January 3, 2023

Big News…

Ever in search of…what matters most! Continue reading

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community, connection, friendship, gratitude, love, self-care, Wellness
January 1, 2023

Talk Nonsense, You Say?

Maybe I’m bordering on brilliant…it could happen… Continue reading

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exhausted, giggles, humor, laughter, Wellness
December 7, 2022

SAYING it Doesn’t Make it So…

I love my sister…but she keeps me on my toes! Continue reading

Wellness

Family, lies, love, truth, Wellness, words matter
November 25, 2022

You’ve Got The…

Surviving the cloudbursts, the messy, the maddening and the melancholy….. Continue reading

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holiday blues, love, relationships, self-care, strength, Wellness
November 14, 2022

You Choose…What Matters to You

Ignore the stupid…focus your attention on what matters most…whatever that is for you. Continue reading

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Einstein, gratitude, humor, love, meaning and mattering, selective attention, self-care, Wellness
November 4, 2022

When You Crack Yourself Up: Owie, Owie, Owie Edition

Better to laugh than cry…fun family rewind… Continue reading

Family

family drama, gratitude, humor, love, parenting, toddlers, Wellness
November 2, 2022

Falling in Avignon: Vicki is a Klutz

Body awareness and emotional regulation? Good for all of us, not just we, the klutzy ones. Continue reading

Wellness

body awareness, emotions, humor, psychology, self-awareness, Wellness
October 22, 2022

C’mon…We Can Do This…

I don’t want to give you ‘side eye’… Continue reading

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Adam Grant, enemies, friends, love, self-care, sisterhood, Wellness, workplace stress
October 17, 2022

Be the One

Love and kindness are everything… Continue reading

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Family, gratitude, kindness, love, self-care, Wellness
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 10, 2022

Yes, I See You

Second chances and trees that please… Continue reading

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fall colors, good morning, gratitude, nature, second chances, trees, underdogs, Wellness
October 9, 2022

Hey There, Blank Page…

Don’t mind me…I’m just chillin’ and chiseling. Continue reading

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encouragement, gratitude, humor, self-expression, Wellness, writing
October 7, 2022

Shine On…

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

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authenticity, confidence, insecurities, self-care, Wellness, workplace stress
October 4, 2022

Girl Power

Song or anthem? Either way, this one speaks to me. Continue reading

Wellness

body positivity, feminism, girl power, Jax, Victoria's Secret, Wellness
September 23, 2022

Not Much of a Navigator

I can’t decide for you…but I’m here to help just the same… Continue reading

Wellness

empowerment, friendship, listening, self-care, Wellness
September 21, 2022

Hollyhocks and Resilience

It was never the hollyhock’s fault… Continue reading

Wellness

family history, humor, moms and daughters, resilience, survivor, Wellness
September 18, 2022

Turn Down the LOUD

Learning to deal with LOUD…sounds as anxiety triggers. Continue reading

Wellness

anxiety, Highly sensitive persons, HSP, noise, self-care, sound sensitivity, Wellness
September 15, 2022

Verbal Guard Rail: Thanks, Dad!

Wisdom in wee morsels from my papa… Continue reading

Family

dads and daughters, Family, memories, quotes, self-care, Wellness, wisdom
September 13, 2022

Time-Tested Advice

Loving and wise health advice from a distant colleague…eventually, it stuck! Continue reading

Wellness

eating well, food diary, nutrition, Pilates, pizza, walking, Wellness
August 27, 2022

Love, Magic, Wonder

Three words that matter most to me… Continue reading

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confidence, happiness, love, self-esteem, self-talk, Wellness
August 26, 2022

Power of Play

Keeping childlike wonder within… Continue reading

Family

board games, Family, inner child, Madeleine L'Engle, memories, play, Wellness
August 24, 2022

I Confess…A Vitamin Story

Make it pretty: My vitamin-taking hack. Continue reading

Design

confession, Design, self-care, vitamins, Wellness
August 23, 2022

Nature Speaks

A reminder to pause and admire… Continue reading

Wellness

flowers, gratitude, nature, Wellness
August 22, 2022

Monday MEOW

Start the day anew – make your bed! Continue reading

Wellness

Admiral McRaven, make your bed, self-care, stress, 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 19, 2022

Allergies, anyone?

Soothing allergy eyes – the simple way! Continue reading

Wellness

allergies, puffy eyes, tips and tricks, Wellness
August 18, 2022

Passing Through

Mulling over…the people in our lives and work/life balance. Continue reading

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Eleanor Tweddel, gratitude, huffpost UK, relationships, Wellness, work
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
August 14, 2022

Angry Eaters

Acknowledging generational eating disorders in one family. Continue reading

Family

body image, healthy eating, social media, Wellness

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