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l know that creating lasting friendships takes a lot of time, trust, and vulnerability and that there is no “hack” to making these types of friends. So rather than waste any more time, I’ve decided to make this a priority this year.

As I reflect on why I’m lacking, I seemed to have spent a lot of my time either alone, within the boundaries of my nuclear family, or with women who my kids share activities with their kids. Rarely, and I mean rarely, have I spent a lengthy amount of time with anyone outside of that.

To me, women friends are like an elusive animal. I only see them in pictures on my phone and never out in the wild. The “we should get together” suggestions never materialize into actual plans. But then I think that maybe I am the elusive animal, that maybe I’m the one that refuses to come out of hiding?

EmpoweredHallie SawyerOctober 19, 2023friendship, female friendships, lifelong friendships

As the Empty Nest Approaches…

I’m only a couple of years away from having the proverbial “empty nest”. However, I’ve been itching to move past motherhood and into my own life for a while now. I love being a mom but I want more. Scratch that. I NEED more. I’m ready and maybe you are, too. I’m sharing my thoughts and would love to hear your thoughts/feelings in the comments.

EmpoweredHallie SawyerSeptember 30, 2021empty nest, motherhood, midlife, authentic life

Our Energy Matters

I’ve been focusing on being intentional about how I feel each day. My two words for 2021 are joy and connection (normally I pick one but since 2020 sucked, we get two this year). I can’t have either if I let every crappy thing that happens ruin my day. Because each “ruined” day turns into a ruined week, which turns into a ruined month, year, and so on. And that leads to a ruined (and wasted) life.

If I let things that are out of my control throw me into a downward tailspin, then I’ve given up all control of where my life takes me. What I’ve learned is that I actually choose how I show up. We all have an unlimited amount of energy within us; it’s whether or not we choose to tap into it.

EmpoweredHallie SawyerFebruary 26, 2021positivity, energy, high vibe, attitude

The Untethered Soul - Recommended Reading

You’ve probably heard some funny quip like “this week’s been a helluva year” or “this year’s been a helluva decade.” All are true. And if you’re like me, you feel like your soul has been through the wringer. Perhaps our compasses have been knocked around a bit or our inner turmoil has been revving on high for so long that we’re all about ready to combust. Maybe you already have.

I’ve got just the book to help you get back to yourself and to feel some much needed peace. I guarantee this book will transform you.

Choosing to Feel Differently

Is how we feel a choice? Can we really choose to feel happy instead of sad? I’m exploring that in today’s blog post and would love to hear your thoughts.

EmpoweredHallie SawyerOctober 30, 2020emotions, empowerment, feelings, choosing happiness, mental health, wellness tools