When my kids do something I try not to lead with “I’m proud of you!” I try to remember first to ask “Are you proud of yourself?” It’s beautiful for people to be proud of you, but how you feel about yourself and what you accomplish is more important. So, I let them know that […] Read more…
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I Hope You Fail
I don’t know how many times I’ve encouraged someone to try new things. Whether it’s my kids or people online, I’m always a big fan of finding and trying something new. I push myself to do new things when it comes to exercise and trying new things like making jewelry or candles. At no point […] Read more…
Out of Options So I Did This
We’ve all heard the saying “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” We hear it so much in terms of relationships. It’s true in so many other instances though. It home for me more recently in terms of my health. Doctor’s orders had me sitting out on something that I love. Of course, […] Read more…
5 Self-Care Myths Busted
Sometimes I think self-care gets a bad rap. It’s like it’s unrealistic or just woo-woo for some people. I don’t think it has to be either. I talk often about what self-care is but let’s talk about what it isn’t. There are a bunch of myths out there about self-care. Let’s debunk a few, shall […] Read more…
Signs You Should Put Down Your Phone
I was listening to a podcast (on my phone) the other day. The host of the show said a recent study showed that most Americans check their phone at least 97 times a day! They found that at minimum we are on our phones five times a day. I felt attacked. These little pocket computers […] Read more…
5 Ways To Take Back Your Time
Life is busy for everyone. Whether you are working for a company or yourself. You can be raising a family, or doing all of the above. Whatever the case, it’s busy and it can be easy to lose track of the time that is spent simply winding down. You need time for your activities, hobbies, […] Read more…
Do You Have A Sunday Reset
The weekends are too short. There’s no way around that. It’s like the minute you settle into it and start to relax – it’s over. I’m all for the four-day work week and three-day weekends. Who do I need to talk to to make that happen? Do we need a petition? Once Sunday comes around […] Read more…
Is Self Care Stressing You?
I don’t know about you but my timelines are filled with someone talking about self care. There’s so much chatter about how important it is. Talks about how it’s sacred, not selfish. Let me say, I’m one of those people. I’m all for it. I’m all for the message of taking care of you being […] Read more…
Have You Heard of This? It’s Everything.
Everything is already a thing and then someone gives it a name. Let me explain what I mean. It seems as if I come across a lot of self-care content. The algorithms are working, I suppose. Some of the stuff is useful and I can totally relate too. Others, I’m shocked that it’s even a […] Read more…
The Power of Our Gifts
Over the last few months, some bombshells have been dropped in the music world. I think I first heard that Celine Dion has a rare condition that causes spasms and makes it hard for her to sing. Then I heard about the legendary Roberta Flack being diagnosed with ALS and unable to really talk, let […] Read more…
