Author Terri Lomax

My passions are what lead me. They are what fill my heart with the sense of adventure, exploration and possibly that keep me going every day. I put much effort into recognizing and cultivating what I call my passion projects: those things that excite me so much I’m compelled into action. Continue Reading…

I have horrible posture, so it will sound hypocritical for me to give this advice, but I know it works because I try it often. When I remind myself to stand tall and straight, I feel better about myself. I imagine that a rope is pulling the top of my head toward the sky. Continue reading…

Throughout my life, I was a pretty awesome kid if I should say so myself. I was involved in dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, I loved to sing, and I loved to talk. I was always putting on a show or in front of a camera. Continue Reading...

Such a simple thing, but it can have a big difference in how others perceive you. A person in authority, with authority, speaks slowly. It shows confidence. A person who feels that he isn’t worth listening to will speak quickly, because he doesn’t want to keep others Continue reading...

No one wants to be a "Debbie Downer" a "Hater" or a "Negative Nancy" on Mother's Day, which is why I debated with myself on whether or not to publish this post. I hope my intention is clear by the end of this text. Continue reading...

I realized how impactful this mindset shift was a few years ago. I noticed that it was very easy for me to extend compassion, understanding and acceptance to others, but I did not offer myself the same gesture. Continue reading…

What are the principles upon which your life is built? If you don’t know, you will have trouble, because your life will feel directionless. For myself, I try to live the Golden Rule (and fail often). This is my key principle, and I try to live my life in accordance with it. Continue reading…

I am a Mocha Girl on a mission because I'm a Certified Personal Trainer in New York City who does not only want to pursue a healthy lifestyle for myself and my clients but I'm also on a mission to reach out to the masses educating them on health, wellness and fitness. Continue reading…

It's such a great time to be alive! We've come so far as a people that in today's world, even our wildest dreams are possible. The sky is no longer the limit, for there are not limits to what we can achieve! But what do you think is the #1 secret for attaining those dreams? Continue reading…

Although I had a successful career as an educator and was on my way to achieving my goal of becoming a principal in the School District of Philadelphia, I made the choice to become a stay at home mom while my children were little. Continue reading…