Becoming a Better Me

Goals. Courage. No judgment. Life is a journey and every day an opportunity to keep the promise you made to yourself or make a new one. When you want more out of life, read the stories of others and prepare to take your next step.

No Problem!  It’s in My Vital Bag

No Problem! It’s in My Vital Bag

You finally get the appointment, and the receptionist at the front desk asks to see a certain document. You panic ...
Body Upkeep for Reach UP Women

Body Upkeep for Reach UP Women

I was a full-blown, hard-core drug addict by age fifteen, spending a huge portion of my life living the street ...
Got a Job Interview? Prepare Now to Be Your Best Self

Got a Job Interview? Prepare Now to Be Your Best Self

Getting ready for a job interview can be scary. But with some help, you can feel more confident and make ...
Even If You Feel You Can’t Control Much, You Can Control This!!

Even If You Feel You Can’t Control Much, You Can Control This!!

Have you ever felt like things in your world were out of control? Here’s some good news! There is one ...
Why Should I Care?

Why Should I Care?

Dear friend, You are always on my mind when I’m putting together an issue of Reach UP magazine because I ...
Vision Boards:  Looking Back to Look Forward

Vision Boards: Looking Back to Look Forward

A Vision board is a collection of images, words and sayings that represent your dreams, goals, plans and hopes. My ...
The Self-Help Habit That has HUGE Benefits

The Self-Help Habit That has HUGE Benefits

I hear you: it’s tough to pick up a book after a long day. Many of us (myself included) would ...
The Best Self-Image Repair Ever!

The Best Self-Image Repair Ever!

What happened to her? I hardly recognize her anymore. Her sweet, pure, childlike beauty has changed into a done-up mannequin ...
Are You Ready For a Change?

Are You Ready For a Change?

I absolutely loved my job, but my work environment became toxic. I stayed longer than I should have because of ...
Kintsugi Woman

Kintsugi Woman

My dear friend, The first example of Kintsugi I ever saw was a picture of a delicate china teacup with ...
Motherhood + Work: A Mother's Love

Motherhood + Work: A Mother’s Love

I remember the day I heard the doctor say, “You’re pregnant.” That news caused a flood of overwhelming emotions. I ...
Woman 2 Woman: Why I Jumped at the Chance to Tell My Story

Woman 2 Woman: Why I Jumped at the Chance to Tell My Story

I have a unique story to tell about how the Lord changed me. I bet that you as a reader ...