by Susan Elford | Dec 12, 2024 | Family, Happiness, Work / Life Balance
It’s that time of year again—Christmas! The season of giving, joy, and, for moms everywhere, the season of silently purchasing their own Christmas gifts. How many of you are mothers who are the ones who are relied on to orchestrate the whole Christmas holiday season?... 
by Susan Elford | Oct 10, 2024 | Family, Success, Work / Life Balance
Have you ever thought to yourself: I will be happy when I have X. I will be successful when I’m making X. I will know I’ve made it when I’m driving X make of car. I will be satisfied when I’ve lost X much weight. The inherent flaw in the thinking that you will... 
by Susan Elford | Aug 7, 2024 | Family, Happiness, Highlight, Work / Life Balance
This post was originally published on (August 7th, 2019) and updated on (August 7th, 2024). The Truth Behind My Struggle to Switch Off Do you find it hard to switch off? Even during holidays? Time slips like sand through my fingers. The tiny grains are... 
by Susan Elford | Dec 10, 2022 | Family, Happiness
When it Really isn’t “About You” It’s almost the holidays – people are checking out, gift-wrapping in the office and online shopping with purpose (albeit somewhat manically, myself included). It’s time to cue the cheesy holiday specials, enjoy an extra eggnog, and... 
by Susan Elford | Jan 5, 2022 | Career, Family, Leadership
2022 May Go Down In History As The Year Of Reinvention The signs of being stuck in a rut and needing to reinvent yourself are subtle at first. The annoyance with your daily routine. The reluctance to get to work on time. The frustration with not being able to... 
by Susan Elford | Dec 8, 2020 | Family, Happiness, Highlight, Parenting
In remembrance of my Dad In this week’s post, I indulge in a remembering of my father, Douglas Laite, who passed away on November 13, 2020. I dive into the cool waters of the small lake – or pond, as we call it – in front of my parents’ cabin and...
