She's Finding Happy
I was born in sunny Southern California and raised between both California and the Natural State of Arkansas. I grew up surrounded by a rainbow of eclectic personalities and attitudes which directly contributes to my view of the world. I was a single mother for ten years. I have a career as a marketing and public relations executive and I’m currently writing a book that I hope will inspire and empower single mothers across the globe. Ten years ago I developed the H.A.P.P.Y. Plan to help my daughter and myself adjust to the emotional and psychological impact of divorce. As the plan unfolded, I began to see the positive effects it had on my daughter and the empowering effect it had on me, so I decided to share it with others through, She’s Finding Happy.
Here’s what I believe…
Each of us begins life as a good person; it’s up to each of us to keep it that way.
Forgiveness is a gift to yourself.
Sit in silence for a few minutes each morning and be thankful for life. It will put your heart and your mind in a good place.
Love your children as if there were no tomorrow.
Always, always, be kind to animals.
Birds are God’s gift to the human race; they are here to remind us to always sing from our hearts and soar on our dreams.
Splurge on two things in life: Fabulous shoes and amazing food.
Take a hot bubble bath once a week while sipping on a glass of good wine.
Mind is over matter, period.
Embracing who you are is a key to your success as a mother and as a woman.
True happiness begins with perspective and ends in empowerment. It’s an ability to see and feel life from the inside out.
A positive attitude makes you beautiful.
Here’s to finding your Happy!!
sounds like a wonderful journey so far. i hope it only gets better!
Posted by letterstolife | April 6, 2010, 2:59 pmThank you so much, Rachael! It’s been an awesome journey thus far and I feel extremely humbled and blessed to be able to share everything I’ve learned along the way. Thanks for reading my blog!
Posted by Kristin Taylor | April 6, 2010, 3:33 pmThe journey’s been a hoot so far! Glad I’m on the journey with you! You are as much my inspiration as you are my sister. I love you! K
Posted by Karista | April 7, 2010, 5:59 pmKristin, I am glad while on your journey you and your sister crossed my path. You both made such an impact in my life when we were teenagers that I could never forget you. That is why my daughter’s name is Taylor after your maiden names. I decided many years ago if I had a daughter that’s what her name would be after the two sweetest, uplifting, nicest, caring people I have ever met. I’m just so glad that while on our journey through this life that all 3 of our paths have crossed again! God Bless you!
Luv ya girl,
Tammy Kuykendall Freeman
Posted by Tammy Kuykendall Freeman | April 15, 2010, 1:19 pmThank you, Tammy! What a sweet thing to say. You were always a bright spot during our teenage years, you always smiled, you were always kind and my life is richer for having known you. I know it has been many years since we’ve seen each other or even talked; however, I’m glad life brought us back together, even if via the internet. Take care and let’s keep in touch!!
Posted by Kristin Taylor | April 15, 2010, 2:08 pmHi Kristin,
I was blown away by your website. I am so honored that you even quote me with my ( I know sometimes annoying ) : Keep your head high.
That is the best thing what happened to us German’s in America to have you, Aubrey and Kevin in our lives. We just need to keep hoping that one day, we can all finalize our dreams that you visit us in Germany. Please keep on writing these beautiful thoughts!
Posted by Gabriela | August 4, 2010, 6:42 pm