Today, for some reason, I am thinking about my youngest son a lot. His birthday is coming up and he will be 14 years old...my baby! As a teenager, he is in the mode of driving for his independence. I have to admit that I have my moments of feeling rejected by him because I …
I’m Falling Again!
OMG y'all...it's Fall!! Oh, those Fall feelings I get. Do you get them as well? I do live in the south so it does take Fall a little longer to get here but I am so ready! It is my favorite time of year for so many reasons. I still get my house ready as …
How I Became My Number One
I am sure that someone has told you at least once that you have to love yourself. We have all heard that as part of a self improvement conversation right? Ok, so I don't have to say that to you. I do wanna share with you why you really do need to put yourself first …
How are your Happy Hormones?
Doing a mental health check! How are your "happy hormones"? These are the hormones that promote positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure. How are they fairing in our current climate? I have to admit to you that mine are struggling! I have to make up my mind every morning to choose happiness, seek pleasure..be joyful. …
How is Your Chase Game?
Have you ever found yourself chasing someone who doesn't want to be in your life? A potential lover? A friend? Not only do we chase but sometimes we make excuse for why they have not been caught! "Maybe if we saw each other more outside of work." or "He/she has such a busy work …
How I get From Chaos to Calm
"Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace." Joan Borysenko. With all that is going on in our world, it is hard to see any space at all for peace. My heart is hurting for everyone! We have two viruses that are overtaking our loved ones and they are spreading like …
10 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts For Anyone
Whether your Valentine is your husband, wife, best friend, pet, or child, you know that they love you for who you are without the gifts right? If you don't have the time to stress over making a homemade gift, you can go to good ol' Amazon to buy gifts that can still be delivered by …
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8 Thoughts of Why People Settle in Relationships
Hardly anyone wants to admit that they settle. Whether we want to admit it or not, we sometimes find ourselves settling in life... in our jobs, in our friendships, and our romantic relationships. I believe when we find ourselves settling in our relationships, we are choosing quantity over quality, and honestly, we are really denying …
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You Are Not Broken!
For many years, I really spent a lot of time doubting myself. Always wishing that I had a different body or looked different, had a better financial situation or a different life. It took me a moment but I did realize that I needed to accept myself, the way I was...right then. We have to …
I Stopped Chasing Perfection
I think have spent most of my adult life chasing a certain number in my bank account, a certain number on the scale...friends...careers...you know where I am going. I wanted everything that made me look like I had it all together. I know that I am not the only one. SO....what "perfect" thing have you …