Mother’s Day is nearly here. I know the question is coming: “What do you want for Mother’s Day?” Honestly, I don’t want much. I know I want some special time with my people. Maybe go out to brunch or do a little shopping. I also plan to ask for a little ‘Me Time’ for Mother’s … Read more
You know what we need? More mom-friendly jobs. Like, the kind that are cool about you staying home with a sick child. Or encouraging to attend little Billy’s school program in the middle of the day. Supervisors that didn’t silently judge you when you left the office right at 5 p.m. (Because sometimes you JUST … Read more
If there’s one thing I love, it’s getting out of town with my family. Something about getting away, even for a long weekend, just lifts my spirits. But vacation costs add up fast. Since I’m the money-manager of the family, I’m always looking for ways to save money on family travel.
Our family vacations can … Read more
How do you manage stress? Are you taking enough time for self-care? Self-care doesn’t always come easy for us because of so many commitments and obligations. If you struggle with working self-care into a busy schedule, here’s a quick reboot to get you started and manage your stress with five simple self-care tips.
Stress. None of us are immune. I know I’ve had my share. And while we all deal with stress on a regular basis, some of us handle with it differently. Me? I’m a stress eater. Times of stress and overwhelm are when I typically make my worst food choices.
But since hitting my 40s, I … Read more
Inside: The benefits of journaling can be life-changing. Here are just three reasons to embrace a journaling practice.
Managing midlife can be messy, but a journaling practice can help you manage some of that mess. In fact, research shows journaling is a great strategy for dealing with challenges. Here are three awesome benefits of journaling … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re screwing it all up, despite the fact that you’re trying your best?
Me too.
That’s why I try to be intentional about loving life and being real. This is where I share stories, strategies and resources about breathing and rebooting through life’s messy moments. That means being intentional with thoughts, words and actions and loving the journey while you are in it.
Stop waiting for everything to be perfect! Because it’s never gonna be perfect. Life gets messy, yes. But you can always Breathe and Reboot.
One thing my readers love most is when I share my “not-so-perfect” moments with honesty (and sometimes humor), so that’s what I do.
I also love finding practical resources to stop staying stuck and move forward in life.
I don’t know about you, but now and then I like to be reminded that life isn’t perfect and there is beauty in the mess. Sometimes, we just have to look for it.
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