A Backstory… Several months ago, I had a friend that shared an interaction with her significant other. It went something like this: I’m so frustrated with my boyfriend! I sat down to eat a meal I’d just made for myself. He was sitting across from me at the table, playing a video game. I asked […]
Making Friends as an Adult
It’s Hard to Make Friends If you’re like me, you’ve felt the pangs of loneliness over the course of the last few years. Covid has made it hard to connect with people like we used to. If you were wishing you had more close friends before 2019, you’ve most likely struggled more with stress, overwhelm, […]
New Year Affirmations
It’s the Holiday Season! The holiday season is upon us. It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and setting goals. Right? Not able to jump into goal setting just yet? That’s okay! Instead of setting goals, try making a List of Positive Affirmations. Affirmations can be incredibly helpful and healthy for your well-being when done correctly. […]
New Year, New Goals
It’s that time of year! Again. If you’re feeling anything like I am: That 2021 has been a blur (kind of like 2020 was), then you might be feeling less than motivated to make a list of goals for the New Year. I get it. The past couple of years have been overwhelming. If you […]
Are You Neurodivergent?
Is it Something Else? Are you diagnosed with depression and anxiety? Borderline personality disorder or bipolar? Have you struggled to find treatment that works for you? Do you feel like you’re different from other people? Were you born female? If you answered yes to some or all these questions, you may be neurodivergent and […]
Apologizing Like You Mean It
Ever get a crappy apology? Scrolling through social media I found an excellent meme by Introvert Doodles on “crappy” apologies and what “real” apologies include. I’m going to expand on that here. Have you been on the receiving end of an apology that didn’t really feel like, “I’m sorry?” Do people seem unreceptive to your […]
Fixing an Ailing Relationship
There are times… When we question our relationship with a significant other. It might be a fleeting moment when we’re annoyed or frustrated. Or we may have been questioning the merits of our marriage for months or years. Everyone has their doubts at some point. (Yes. Even those couples who appear completely happy and perfect […]
Being Generous; Good for Your Health?
“While popular culture may imply that happiness comes from focusing on yourself, research suggests the opposite: Being generous can make you happier.” ‘Tis the Season ‘Tis the season of giving. And parties. And shopping. And cooking. And wrapping. And traveling. And hosting. And having to remember all the things when there are So. Many. […]
Mommy Sobriety
Sobriety in an Age of Mommy-Wine Hey ladies! Let’s meet up at my place Thursday night for an hour or two, and I can tell you all about my side business. There will be wine…. LOTS of wine! Snacks, friends, fun, and wine! Who’s in? I read the message. Then read it again. Not long […]
How to Support a Loved One Grieving
Using Kind Language with Someone Who’s Grieving It can be hard to know what to say to someone in emotional pain. We’re in a time right now when so many of us are grieving. The changes we’ve endured the last two years: Illnesses and deaths, worry about the future for ourselves and the future for […]
Your Feelings Are Valid
There’s A Reason You Feel This Way It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s okay to feel angry. It’s okay to feel disappointed. There’s a reason why we feel the way we do. Our body is responding to what’s happening around us. You have a right to your feelings. Your feelings are valid. You don’t […]
Are you giving yourself enough grace?
Give Yourself Some Grace There are a few Facebook groups that I check on regularly. Okay. Who am I kidding? I check on them daily. Gentle parenting, mom groups, support groups. I keep seeing variations on the same topic recently: Parents disappointed with themselves for how they’ve responded to their child during times of […]
A New Way to Feel in Control
Want to Feel in Control? Grab a Hula-Hoop! Remembering what I AM and AM NOT in control of can be tricky. At times, SUPER tricky. I’m supposed to control my kids, right? I can control how this event I planned turns out, right? I can’t seem to control how I respond to that jerk at […]
Saying “No” This Holiday Season
It’s Okay to Say “No” The holidays are coming. For most of us, that means family gatherings. You might be coming up to these festivities with joy, stress, or a combination of both. The holidays are stressful, and we’re already in stressful times. Do you dread the coming holidays? Do you worry about […]
How Important is Sleep, Really?
The Importance of Sleep on Your Mood Sleep is important to your overall health and well-being. I know. I know. You’ve heard this before, haven’t you? That a regular good night’s sleep protects your immune system, helps you lose weight, reduces inflammation, improves memory, and strengthens your heart. Did you also know that […]
