Saying “No” To Others
I recently scrolled through Facebook and came across a meme I liked. It read: “‘No’Vember: The month we work on saying “no” when we need to say “yes” to ourselves.” I…
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Saying “No” To Others
Do We Rush Too Much For The Sake Of Others?
You have to love getting stuck behind a school bus. I love kids as much as anyone, but the endless stops can make my skin crawl. If I hit one…
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Do We Rush Too Much For The Sake Of Others?
The Dangers of Multi-Tasking
Sometimes I wish the phrase “multi-tasking” had never been invented. It’s not actually the phrase that bothers me, but rather the level to which we have embraced the concept. Me…
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The Dangers of Multi-Tasking
Putting Emotions In Boxes
While I am in a constant battle to limit the amount of time my kids spend watching TV, I have to admit that family TV time is one of my…
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Putting Emotions In Boxes
You Have to Get Right Back On The Horse?
Most of us have heard the saying “When you fall off the horse, you have to get back on.” It speaks to the idea that when something goes wrong, your…
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You Have to Get Right Back On The Horse?
There Goes That Plan
When one of my kids comes to me with another activity that needs to fit into the calendar, I typically find a way to make it work. Like most families,…
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There Goes That Plan
Change Involves Loss and Gain
I have mentioned previously that I am often not a fan of change. It tends to make me anxious and I take comfort in the familiar. I am not alone…
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Change Involves Loss and Gain
Judging Is Easier Than Thinking
“Thinking is difficult. That’s why most people judge.” This quotation I saw has been playing over and over in my head. There is a lot of truth to it. Though I…
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Judging Is Easier Than Thinking
Time To Cool Off
Does anyone else get that sinking feeling in their gut when someone is angry at them? I find it anxiety provoking in general, but it is especially true when it’s…
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Time To Cool Off
Do You Dismiss Your Own Experience?
I recently posted the below meme that lists common ways we dismiss our own feelings. My intention was to remind everyone how important it is not to invalidate ourselves by…
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Do You Dismiss Your Own Experience?