FAMILY
These posts look at family -- parenting, marriage, parents, the entire bit!
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Ways to Get More Me-Time
Originally posted on July 6, 2020. Updated on July 5, 2023. Between being a mom, worker, cook, cleaner, fixer, homeschool teacher, and all-around jack-of-all-trades, things can get a little overwhelming. You’re often so busy tending to everyone but yourself. Well, it’s a good thing you’re reading this post right now because this is your intervention. In this post, you’ll learn some easy ways to get more me-time. Irrespective of what life coaches and motivational speakers may tell you about working yourself into the ground, the truth is everyone needs some time off. In fact, taking the time to cater to your needs is not a luxury. It is a necessity.…
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How Your Past Can Affect You Now and in the Future
When we think about the past, we tend to think it’s behind us, but oftentimes the past has a funny way of affecting us in the present as well as the future. If we’ve been bitten by a dog, it makes sense we may develop a life-long fear of anything with teeth that barks, but sometimes our past affects us in unexpected ways too. Ways that we may not have attributed to our past. As a matter of fact, if you’re struggling today with- Feelings of insecurity Difficulty trusting others Self-sabotaging your dreams it could be related to your past. The past can affect us in ways we may not…
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Your Past Doesn’t Define Your Future
As we are moving into a new year, I always consider December a good time to think about how to make the new year your best year ever. A little evaluation of the present year and what you can do to move forward in the coming year… Imagine for a moment trying to put on the clothes you wore as a baby or toddler. The fact is, the clothes may be yours but they simply don’t fit anymore. It’s the same with reacting to our past. It makes no sense to go back and dwell because the past doesn’t define your future. Your past may have been traumatic, problematic, and…
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5 Key Steps To Becoming An Optimist
If you have Facebook, Twitter, or any social media account, chances are you have met the perpetual optimist. The person who always seems to have something positive to say, no matter how bad the situation is. They will post something online like: “Just got robbed, they broke my door down and stole everything I own. But I wasn’t home, and I have renter’s insurance. Hunt the good stuff!” You probably have one of two reactions to this type of material. You either A. Think the person is faking their optimism. Or B. Want to know how to be an optimist yourself. While being an optimist all of the time isn’t…
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Finding Inspiration To Lead A More Fulfilling Life
Anyone can find their inspiration, their purpose that will allow them to lead a more fulfilling life. Ask yourself this: did you choose your life as it is? Did you follow the career path that you wanted, or did you allow family input to guide you? Not everyone wants their life to be all about getting rich and working long hours. In fact, most of us don’t want that – we want to live out our passions and enjoy a life that is enjoyable and fulfilling. You can. Finding Your Purpose It truly doesn’t matter how young or how old you are, it is never too late to change your…
