Self-Care is establishing a healthy relationship with ourselves. It means taking time to make positive choices in our lifestyle and well-being. The Guilt of Allowing Self-Care Allowing ourselves to engage in self-care is challenging. Setting…
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Tiger, Dolphin, and Jellyfish OH MY!
Parenting is complicated, and I did not know we fall into a parenting style of being a Tiger, Dolphin, or Jellyfish. As I read about these three parenting styles, I was overwhelmed and thought, “Really,…
The World of Decision-Making
Do any of these statements resonate with you? ~You spend days obtaining information, and studying all facets, allowing yourself to make a well-informed decision. ~A list of pros and cons is created and analyzed, and…
Manifesting: Thoughts ARE Things!
Without realizing it, we manifest our tomorrows, and often what we ask for isn’t a day comprised of rainbows and butterflies. What stephsocial.com has to say: What is manifestation? Manifesting is the act of creating…
Fun Fact Friday!
Did you know… That the tears we produce when we are sad contain “leucine enkephalin,” a natural painkiller? Maybe that is why we find ourselves feeling better after we have cried? There’s no shame in…
Keep’m Close!
Over twenty years ago, I accompanied my now husband to a party where I knew no one. I hadn’t wanted to go, but the introvert in me yelled, “What the hell are you doing?” However,…
The Tradition Brought Me the Magic
Whether recalling traditions from childhood or building new ones, traditions are the essence and magic of the holiday season. I now smile fondly, remembering my upbringing when my parents packed our light blue Datsun 510…
It’s Not Always About You
The actions and words of others can be adopted as personal attacks. This results when we fail to realize what ensued was not about us. In fact, we were simply the scapegoat for another person’s…
Nix “The New Year Resolution”
Toss the idea of holding yourself to a “New Year’s Resolution.” Forget selecting ONE significant commitment that holds you hostage for the next 12 months. Those intentions of losing weight, eating better, exercising, blah, blah,…
Zip the Lips PLEASE
You’re enjoying an afternoon lunch with a family member or friend and decide to share the details of a problem at work. Instantly your friend is attentive, their eyes fully engaged, and they lean forward.…