Doing Your Best
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 needed…
Confessions of a People Pleaser
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 completely…
My Core Values and How They Shape My Decisions
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 and…
Sharing Your Light
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 year…
How I Heal
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 body…
Five Dollar Fixes
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 whoever…
A Reminder for the New Year
Short and sweet…you matter! Permission granted by illustrator
Why Talk Therapy Works (for me)
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 2018…
Love is in the Hair
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,…
When Disappointment Looms
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 triggers…
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Glitter on the Sidewalk 