I’m going to be very honest: Last week was not great. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday had a lot of negative, saddening, and anxiety-filled happenings. When that series of events was stacked on top of everything I already have going and all that I am working on (all positive, but lots of big changes and events coming up), I couldn’t handle it. I was struggling to keep myself for crying all day Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I felt panicky. I felt down. I was not myself. For those of you who know me even in the slightest, that’s not who I am AT ALL! My mother-in-law even describes me as full of life and excited about everything. I smile almost constantly. I knew I was in real trouble when I sat down for a meal with my husband on Wednesday and he said, “I’m worried about you. You aren’t yourself”. He suggested I take a few days off to re-center, deal with the events earlier in the week, and get back to myself. I listened. I took a few days Read More
New Goodbye Song: Goodbye, Adios, It’s Time to Go
I love using this new song with a variety of clients. Not only is it cute and catchy, it also encourages speech production, vocalization, and learning new words, and exploring several new ways to say goodbye! Each album download includes a recording of the song, and instrumental track, and a lyric/chord sheet to help you learn the song. Enjoy! Goodbye, Adios, It's Time to Go by On A Good Note Read More
Love Yourself: How do you self care?
This morning I made one of the best decisions I have made in a while. When I stepped outside to let the dog out, the sun was shining. It was cold, yes, but the sun was bright, smiling, and warm. I decided to take advantage, throw on my running shoes and head out for a short jog. I grabbed my fleece, my ear band, and sunglasses and hit the road! And it felt GREAT! I didn’t go very far, very fast, or hit any personal records, but simply getting outside, clearing my head, and being active got my day off to an amazing start. I didn’t realize how much I missed just jogging outside. For me, that is a form of self care. I don’t just mean in the physical sense of taking care of myself. It’s also emotional and mental self care. It has been a crazy busy few weeks and there are no signs of slowing down! I’m excited for what is to come in the next couple months but it is going to mean a lot Read More
New Counting Song: 5 Little Fish
I am so excited about this new song! 5 Little Fish uses finger counting to count backwards from 5. Parents and children can also use hand motions to create gestures while they sing along with the song. When you download the full album you will receive the song, and instrumental track to sing along with with, and a lyric/chord sheet! ENJOY! 5 Little Fish by On A Good Note Read More
LOVE Yourself Financially & Value Your Services
Working in a client-centered field, my primary concern is generally the well being and satisfaction of the individuals I work with. I want to make sure that their needs are met, that they are happy with the services they receive, and that they will continue to return in the future. I try to be reasonable, fair, and understanding in all of our dealings, taking into account the human side of my work. At the end of the day though, I have to remember that I am running a business and that I have to take care of myself and my needs. I have to take care of myself financially so that I can continue to keep my doors open and provide the same level of services my clients are used to receiving. I have to remind myself: This is not only my passion, but my profession, my company, my livelihood. When figuring out how much I’m going to charge my clients, how much I want to pay my employees, how much I’m willing to pay in rent, I have Read More