So, which emotion do you feel like getting to know better today?…
In many things in adulthood, we don’t get that focused moment of feedback, which, at times, has been rather tricky.…
Read MoreI can get stuck on how the winter sun isn’t like the summer sun, and on all the ways it doesn’t do the same things. Or, I can allow it to be apricity.…
Read MoreI recently came across Dr. Tuesday Watts-Overall’s Instagram (iamdrtuesday) and scrolled through her posts, which kept resonating with me. One, in particular, really struck me. In talking about motherhood, Dr. Tuesday says, “These days I’m not all that into tips and tricks and hacks and how-tos for motherhood. Because if…
Read MoreIn a world that often feels dark and heavy, connection can feel daunting.
The good news is that there are other options.…
May you refuse to give in to hopelessness and despair, while still allowing room for sadness and grief.…
Read MoreNewt says, “But even if we’ve made mistakes, terrible things, we can try to make things right. And that’s what matters. The trying.”…
Read MoreI would give anything to go 20, 30 years into the future for just 5 minutes to get a glimpse as to whether or not I’m parenting in a way that will raise two boys the right way. But I can’t. Instead, I carry the weight daily of a million…
Read MoreWe are in the golden age of information. Open up your favorite app, and you are inundated with quick bursts of information. Some people claim that making simple changes such as altering your perspective, rephrasing your thoughts, incorporating a new coping skill, taking a supplement, or adjusting your diet can…
Read MoreWe have made significant progress in our understanding of mental health. We have increased awareness, there has been a surge in vulnerability and opening up about experiences with mental health, and we’ve seen many take the leap and obtain mental health services. This is terrific, and so much good has…
Read MoreGood ol’ Facebook memories popped up with a quote I shared many years ago. Unfortunately, I didn’t reference where it came from, and it was so many years ago that I haven’t been able to remember it. But a part of the quote mentioned that we desire life to move…
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