by Alissa | Oct 24, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, lifehacks, random thoughts, self-improvement, Writing
Failure is an inevitable part of life. And it is not fun. The bigger the dream, the harder we fall when failure even hints at arriving. And sometimes when we have those big falls, we begin to wonder if it is worth it to even get back up again. We entertain the notion...
by Alissa | Sep 26, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, random thoughts, self-improvement
I am chronically independent. To a fault. My hands can be full, my body about to topple over at any moment. yet if someone offers anything that remotely resembles help, my mouth is automatically saying, “No thanks, I’m OK,” before my brain has even...
by Alissa | Sep 12, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, random thoughts, self-improvement
How many times have you climbed up the ladder of a slide–or a mountain–all the while thinking, “Ooh! I can’t wait to stay up here forever!”? Never, you say? Yeah, me neither. It’s because we know that our climb–no matter how...
by Alissa | Aug 29, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, random thoughts, self-improvement
I recently had the opportunity to listen to an Astronomy Professor talk about stars and her particular areas of study and how they relate to people. Her words were so inspiring! As I thought more and more about her words, I couldn’t help but think of these words...
by Alissa | Aug 22, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, reading with kids, recommendations, self-improvement
We talk a lot about the importance of reading with our kids and placing emphasis on literacy in the home. One of the most valuable ways to do that is possibly also the most fun: READ! Yes, it’s still a good idea to set aside at least 10 minutes each day to read...
by Alissa | Jul 25, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, lifehacks, motherhood, random thoughts, self-improvement
Lately I’ve been extremely self-critical. For example, we went to the beach yesterday and as I was looking with disdain at the pictures my husband took on his phone, I said, “I think my days of no makeup are over.” I see myself in the mirror and though logically I...
