Can you really put a value on raising kids and taking care of the household? According to Salary.com, you can. Using their salary wizard, the annual salary of a typical stay-at-home mom (SAHM) in 2018 is $162,581; that’s up $5,000 from 2017. That figure considers a base salary of a 40-hour work week and overtime equating to about 52 hours. According to this estimate, being a SAHM is invaluable; yet many moms struggle with self-worth. Read More

Are you lying on a nail? Odd question, right? Why would you or anyone for that matter be lying on a nail? I read this story several years ago told by Les Brown, a well-known motivational speaker. As you read it today, see if you can recognize yourself in the old couple’s dog. One day, a man walked past a house and saw a little old lady rocking in her chair, a little old man Read More

We all need a little encouragement every now and then. To encourage a sister means to fill her with courage, to raise her confidence, to give her hope. We could all use a little of that, right? One Degree Shift is a community of encouragers, but even we need encouragement. So, I try to share a dose of motivation with them every week. Whether I share something to energize them or to help them get Read More

How to make a difference in the world January flew by in a flash, and February is a short month. Don’t let your days slip by. Together, let’s make each day count. Here’s how gratitude can add value to your life! Gratitude Can Turn Your Life Around Gratitude is a powerful practice that can have a profound impact by keeping you motivated in life. When we are thankful for what we already have, we begin Read More

Certified Dream Coach It’s the start of a brand new year. A fresh start. Another year to learn and grow mentally, physically, emotionally & spiritually — an opportunity to create a better life for yourself. Whether you want to write a book, make more money, get fit, stay healthy, have more fun, retire… whatever you desire, the new year offers us one more chance to create real change. There Is Great Learning In Mistakes As odd Read More

DFW COMMUNITY EXPLORING THE SCIENCE OF CHARACTER, MEANING AND PURPOSE ON THE FOURTH ANNUAL CHARACTER DAY ~ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 Several Local Voices Join Thousands Across the Globe to Discuss the Importance of Developing Character Strengths from Different Perspectives DALLAS, TX (September 4, 2017) – In support of the fourth annual Character Day, a global movement on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 spearheaded by Webby Awards Founder Tiffany Shlain, several impassioned DFW small business owners Read More

How to find your life coach “I want to do more with my life than just give up,” she replied. In that moment, my heart leaped in agreement. Yes! Me too! I want to unleash my dreams and realize them… all of them! I want to make an impact in this world and leave it better because I was part of it. What about you? She is amazing! But wait a minute… you are too! You Read More

This is a guest post written by Dr. Judy Cook, Psychiatrist and Pathologist Many people are under the mistaken assumption that American Healthcare is Number One in the world, but there is only ONE thing it ranks first in – COST!!! American Healthcare Is Sicker Than Most Other Countries You may have gotten some clues about that as you have seen all the news about Obamacare and how prices are rising for insurance in the HealthCare.gov marketplace Read More

DFW COMMUNITY TO DEBUT TIFFANY SHLAIN’S 50/50: RETHINKING THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF WOMEN + POWER Different Local Voices and Perspectives Join Thousands Across the Globe to Host a Discussion on Gender Equality & Empowerment DALLAS, TX (April 28, 2017) – In support of 50/50 Day, a global movement on May 10, 2017, several DFW business owners and individuals will host a public screening & discussion of the acclaimed film 50/50: Rethinking the Past, Read More

Heather D. Shover is a featured author in our latest anthology book, The Call to Soar. She is a fellow purpose-seeker and an amazing person to know when it comes to healing. I am happy to introduce her to One Degree Shift and everyone that visits our community blog. Cassandra: Hi Heather! Share a little more about yourself. Heather: First and foremost, I’m a wife and mother, and those are my two most important roles. Until Read More