I’m struggling right now to follow through with a goal I chose just a few days ago.I was careful to not choose something too unrealistic. Nevertheless, I am still struggling.I, however, have learned a thing or two that help me to push through.I want to share with you, right now, one of those tips.And while… Continue reading A Tip for Keeping Your Commitments to Yourself
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Pushing Through
Sometimes you feel like you are doing all you can AND not doing too much. But you are just so tired.There doesn’t seem to be anything to cut out. You probably tell yourself things like, There’s nothing that can “go.”You can just make it work.It will be fine.You’ll just have to figure things out. It… Continue reading Pushing Through
Are You Prepared?
Here in the PNW we joke a lot about the weather. It likes to change. A LOT.If you check the weather ahead of time, you should also check it again immediately beforehand and then still pack a hoodie, rain coat, beanie, sunscreen and sunglasses, just in case. That happened this morning. We left home to completely overcast… Continue reading Are You Prepared?
When You Really Want Something for Your Kid
Have you ever wanted something so bad for your child? When they have worked so hard for something? Or when they are hurting or struggling? I am there right now. I went to my son’s bi-district meet this past weekend. He was competing in the second round of districts to make it to State Championships… Continue reading When You Really Want Something for Your Kid
Ying & Yang, Joy & Pain
There’s this beautiful and terrible phenomenon of opposites… Ying and Yang. Virtue and Vice. Joy and Pain. I wrote this in the middle of my entry from yesterday and cut it out. I felt like it would be something I eventually would write about so I just pasted it at the end for another time…… Continue reading Ying & Yang, Joy & Pain
The Pain of Regret
Regret is a painful, painful thing. And it is rare that you meet a mom, or even any person, who doesn’t have at least one big regret. As you read this, I’m sure something is coming to mind. Why, though, does it sting so much?? Well, walk with me through my most recent parenting regret… Continue reading The Pain of Regret
This is me.
I feel a strong pull to begin writing a blog again. I do not know why or where it will lead but the pull is strong. I have been ignoring It for too long and now I cannot ignore it. My prayer is that as I share this blog, that not only will it help… Continue reading This is me.
Anger is what?
Anger is a secondary emotion.It is also used as a tool.Anger is used to send a message. We often refer to these moments in ways such as “losing it” or “snapping.”What actually is happening is that you get to a point where you feel the need to deliver a message-And that message is URGENT and… Continue reading Anger is what?
I hear this all the time..
“Dreaming can be so disappointing and depressing.” OR “I’m too busy to dream.”As a mom, everyday life happens. Days blow by and the new months and years sneak up on us. We go through the motions and get into a routine. We go, go, go. And yet because of all this, we actually STOP. Life… Continue reading I hear this all the time..
Strength Training for Your Mind
Do you ever feel weighed down by negative emotions? As humans, we experience negative emotions daily. Sometimes, you may just feel annoyed by a family member. Other times you may feel emotions that are more weighty like inadequacy, shame, or depression. This morning during my workout I realized, experiencing negative emotions is a lot like… Continue reading Strength Training for Your Mind