Blog - Laurie A. Watkins

I’m Not Ignoring You, I’m Overwhelmed

We live in the digital age. People can message you on Instagram, which could be connected to your Facebook, and then all that shows up on our phone. If you don’t respond, you could get a text and a Snapchat asking why you haven’t replied. Don’t even get me started...

Anti-Social Media

Did anyone else watch The Social Dilemma on Netflix? The film does a deep dive into how social media and social networking sites have actually rewired our brains and how that damages our society and lives as a whole. This is happening to people of all genders, ages,...

Money Saving Tips

I wrote a book called Go from Stressed to Strong to help others do the same, go from feeling stressed to feeling strong, confident, and powerful. I focus on physical strength through nutrition, sleep, and fitness. I also focus on inner-strength through meaningful...

Rent Vs. Own

To rent or to own? That is the question! It is also a very personal, time dependent decision that no one else can make for you. It can deeply affect your lifestyle and can also be something that changes frequently throughout your life. Whether you rent or own can...

Lifestyle Sobriety is Cool

Sober is the new black. There are plenty of people that are kicking off the new year with #SoberJanuary or #DryJanuary. Whether it be for health reasons, social reasons, or anything else, making the choice to be sober can be good for anyone! The word “sober” tends to...

Booze Free Fruit Sangria

BOOZE-FREE FRUIT SANGRIA Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and cut 2 sliced plums 3 sliced apricots 2 cups ginger beer 2 cups cherry juice 2 cups sparkling water How to Make It: Mix all ingredients in a pitcher, stir, and refrigerate until chilled. Serve in...

Why You Should Be the Training Wheels in Someone Else’s Life

So many of my blog and book readers, and social media followers all seem to have something in common: being high achievers. One thing that high-achievers are very used to is getting asked for advice. I took part in many seminars this year and one of my strongest...

How to Call Out Casual Sexism (Don’t Stay Quiet)

Raise your hand if you have the title “Dr.” before your name. Chances are, if you do, you worked really freaking hard to get it there! A Wall Street Journal op-ed published just this past Friday, referred to our former second lady (soon to be first lady!) as, “Madame...

The Importance of Recharging to Gain Clarity

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how to Prevent Burnout with Strong Self-Care. If you are anything like me, you likely find it hard to take a break. Unplugging is a challenge and the to-do lists are miles long, or maybe there are even multiple lists. We are surviving...