Do you ever feel really stressed or distressed – sometimes downright blue? And do you have times when your usual “go to’s” like meditation, affirmations, and gratitude just don’t seem to help? Well, you are not alone. In fact, I was plagued by this very thing...
Last night, I was in my bathroom, fresh from the shower, when I was suddenly hit with an intuitive flash. It was an important revelation, and I had to share it with you immediately. I knew that if I wasted time getting dressed and beautifying,...
Do you ever feel like you are spinning your wheels and never getting ahead? Are you are getting through the day-to-day essentials but not making progress? That’s because most of us are not in control of our days and go through life being reactive instead of...
Do you crave change, but aren't sure how to make it happen? Are you struggling with a mundane, "hamster-on-a-wheel" existence? Or maybe you're just feeling a bit rudderless, disillusioned, or lost? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then today's Jacquie Straight Up is...
Way back in 1999, I learned a big lesson, one that has had a profound impact on how I live my life. And this is it: Life is managed, not cured. It's an incredibly important truth to keep in mind when dealing with setbacks. And it's also crucial...
Today, I'm coming at you live from a place I will always consider my hometown: magnificent Vancouver, BC. For 22 years I lived in this city, and I'm back up here visiting beloved friends and family...
Today’s blog is a written one to announce the winner of the gorgeous Gucci handbag from my booth at the Ultimate Women’s Expo this past weekend and also to share an important lesson that I learned there – a lesson that is appropriate for everyone,...
"What is my purpose?" It's a question that many have told me they are dealing with, and one that I've struggled with myself. In fact, I was 44 years old and still asking the age-old question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Sound familiar? If...
When you know, you know. That's the way it is with love. And from the moment I laid eyes on this guy 14 years ago, I was 100% smitten. On today's Jacquie Straight Up, I'm introducing you the undisputed love of my life: Spencer Somerville who turns...
I used to hate running! In fact, when I was a teenager in high school, I was the slacker in P.E. class who would drag my butt around the cross country course and walk at every opportunity. I was kind of like Oprah, who always used to...
