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  • Thoughts on Positive Affirmations

    Thoughts on Positive Affirmations

    Thoughts on positive affirmations?
    What do they mean to you?
    Do you find yourself seeking positive affirmations?
    Are they helpful- or are they just words that give you a 10-second boost?

    Speaking for myself, I love a good affirmation. I seek them when I need a little extra confidence for the day, when I’m walking into something new, or when I simply need a reminder that I’m doing okay. Sometimes it’s not about changing everything- it’s just about grounding myself in the moment.

    I was listening to a podcast recently, and the speaker described positive affirmations as “a fluffy, frou-frou thingy that we need from time to time.” And honestly? In my eyes… what’s wrong with that?

    Life isn’t meant to be lived at one emotional level. There are ups and downs, highs and lows, confident days and uncertain ones. If a few kind words to yourself can help you show up a little stronger, a little calmer, or a little more grounded- why dismiss that?

    Positive affirmations don’t have to fix everything. They don’t erase hard days or replace real work, growth, or healing. But they can be part of how we take care of ourselves. They can be a pause. A reset. A reminder that we’re human and still worthy, even on the messy days.

    I say yes to positive affirmations.
    Yes, to confidence- even when it needs a little encouragement.
    Yes, to grace on the day’s motivation feels low.
    Yes, to a balance of emotions, because feeling deeply is part of living fully.

    If affirmations give you a moment of clarity, strength, or reassurance- even for just ten seconds- then maybe that’s enough for today. And maybe tomorrow, those seconds add up.

    So, if you need the reminder: you’re allowed to seek encouragement. You’re allowed to need softness. And you’re allowed to lift yourself up, even if it feels a little fluffy. If positive affirmations help you stay grounded somewhere in the middle, then they’re worth saying. Life is about balance-holding space for both the highs and the lows!

  • Too Cliché for New Year, New Me?

    Too Cliché for New Year, New Me?

    In 2024, I told myself that we, as a family, needed to be more dedicated to going to church and truly listening to the Sunday message. I can honestly say that we did listen- whether it was in church, on the radio, or watching from our couch.

    During that time, I felt a lot of internal growth within myself. I was navigating difficult hardships with a specific family member, and listening to the weekly message helped me grow in ways I didn’t even realize I needed. I learned how to protect my heart and not allow people to hurt me the way they once had. I’m not proud of some of the grudges I held onto- but we are imperfect people, right?

    Fast forward to 2025. I told myself I wanted church to be more than something we casually checked off the list. I didn’t want to say, “Oh yay, we made it,” and then let the rest of the day take over my thoughts. I wanted it to be a true priority.

    I can proudly say that church did become a priority for our family. My son joined the junior high ministries Bible study group on Wednesday nights, and my husband and I made a commitment to show up. Even if we went out on a Saturday night, we made it a point to get up and be ready for our 9:45 a.m. service. Each Sunday message became something I took to heart- something I actively worked to apply to my life and fix what needed fixing.

    One thing I’ve learned along the way is this: when you carry hurt, anger, or resentment, your kids see it too. And often, they carry those same emotions into their adult lives.

    I titled this article Too Cliché for a New Year, New Me? because as we begin 2026, I don’t believe we need a completely brand-new version of ourselves or massive life changes. Sometimes, it’s about making small updates and recognizing what we’ve already accomplished over time.

    I went from wanting to go to church, to wanting to apply the message to my life, to now actively using the tools I’ve been given as I step into 2026. Small changes matter. Growth happens in the details.

    God made us imperfect so we could always refine, heal, and grow- learning from the things that once took up so much space in our minds and hearts.

    So, here’s to small changes for the win in 2026.
    Life is about balance, right?

  • Grow in your own direction

    Grow in your own direction

    What does it mean to grow in your own direction?
    It means you don’t have to follow someone else’s pathway, timeline, or version of success. Your healing, your confidence, your identity- all of it gets to unfold at your pace.

    When I look back at my early 20s, I remember following my very first YouTube creator. She was confident on camera, always sharing her makeup skills, her luxury handbags, and endless eyeshadow palettes. And of course, I convinced myself I needed those things too. I’d walk around big makeup stores wishing I could buy the newest $60 palette… even though all the colors looked the same and, honestly, I wasn’t even that great at eyeshadow. I just wanted what someone I admired had.

    But here’s the truth I didn’t realize then: by the time I finally got that palette, the “next big one” came out a month later.

    In my late 20s, I finally started growing in my own direction. I realized I didn’t need expensive makeup or trendy things to feel confident or fulfilled. I didn’t need to chase what others were showing off online. What I truly wanted was to save my energy, my money, and my focus for things that aligned with my life- not someone else’s highlight reel.

    Growing in your own direction means choosing what makes sense for you.
    And once you start doing that… everything begins to feel lighter, clearer, and more real.

    Growing in your own direction means choosing what makes sense for you.
    And once you start doing that… everything begins to feel lighter, clearer, and more real.

    So let me ask you: How do you grow in your own direction?
    What do you need to change, delete from your shopping cart, or adjust in your life so you’re not following someone else’s path but building your own?

    Remember ladies: it’s about Balance!

  • Hello Women!

    Hello Women!

    As women, we juggle so much – relationships, health, family, careers, self-worth. But who pours into us? I created Lena’s Life Balance to be a space for women of every age from 18 to 100 – to share, grow, and support each other through the challenges and victories we face. Here, we’ll talk about everything – from body image and balance to setting boundaries with family, navigating relationships, and rediscovering joy in daily life.