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I recently saw a post on Facebook that I wish I could have liked 1,000 times. It described seasons of life and in some seasons, we have all our ducks in a row, while during others, we fail at juggling what is on our plate, even if it is not a lot. I really neededContinue reading “Doing Your Best”

There was a point where I became the right-hand woman to what seemed like 100 people. I needed to be needed. Even if I barely knew you… I’d do it all for a simple “thank you.” I never wanted anything in return. Growing up, I was never “helpful” enough. I was told I was completelyContinue reading “Confessions of a People Pleaser”

Although our personalities and passions change throughout our lives, our core beliefs and values typically stay rather consistent. For a long time, I struggled with overcommitting (and still do from time-to-time). I gave too much time away to committees, work projects and Aaron. It was a vicious cycle of exhaustion, equaling a messy house andContinue reading “My Core Values and How They Shape My Decisions”

Just days before my birthday this past spring, someone told me “I believe you have a lot of light to share with the world.” I thought those were such incredibly kind, inspiring words. Life changing to be truthful. I’ve always had a tough time fitting in or “finding my tribe.” I had spent the yearContinue reading “Sharing Your Light”

Each year, I gift myself a week of healing. A trip for just me. It started in 2019 – I took a trip to the beach and loved every moment of being outdoors and enjoying the sunshine. However, my best memories of that trip were relaxing on a recliner and having no responsibilities. My bodyContinue reading “How I Heal”

For the past year, a pesky yellow exclamation point has frequently appeared on my car’s dashboard. That unavoidable  low tire pressure light came on about once a month to start and appeared a little, or a lot, more frequently this summer.  I’d stop by the Valvoline location near my home and I’d always have whoeverContinue reading “Five Dollar Fixes”

Short and sweet…you matter! Permission granted by illustrator

No matter what my bathroom scale may read, when I leave my counselor’s office, I feel like a 20 pound weight has been removed from my chest. I know that’s a cliché, but I feel physically lighter when I step foot into the parking lot…at least 20 pounds lighter. I began talk therapy in 2018Continue reading “Why Talk Therapy Works (for me)”

I mentioned self-care and activities that can refresh your soul briefly in my last post. When I was out of work, I lost a ton of hair from the stress.  I cried every day. It was my lowest point and I hope I never have to go through that again. Hair is cosmetic, I know,Continue reading “Love is in the Hair”

Warning…whiny post ahead… “Disappointment is sort of bankruptcy – the bankruptcy of a soul that expends too much in hope and expectation.” I wish I was one of those happy-go-lucky people who can deal with a curveball. I tend to get my hopes up over a situation and then get disappointed. For me, disappointment triggersContinue reading “When Disappointment Looms”