Oh, this post has serendipitous timing (for me—hopefully for you, as well). At the beginning of the week, all my thoughts were a jumbled mess in my head. I felt certain I was coming down with an unearthly case of writer’s block and was so close to panic (because clearly, my life and yours rely…
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Living The Triangle
The older I get, the more I value simplicity. Simple, fresh food and drink. Timeless and well-made clothing. And easy days spent relaxing with my family (because we know that “the dust of everyday life” isn’t necessarily a bad thing). But in addition to simplifying the things I consume, I’ve been trying to simplify my…
Handling Temptation During The Holidays
If you seriously struggle with disordered eating, are in active recovery from addiction, or are dealing with any other issues, this post may not be for you. But…if you’re sick of the pro-diet, restrictive culture that consumes us even at “the most wonderful time of the year,” then you’re probably in the right place. Every…
Shatterproof
Oh my gosh. Last week on Halloween morning, we (I say we, but I wasn’t even in the car) had the scariest “trick” while Mark was driving Bazooka to daycare. Yep, that’s a completely shattered rear passenger window—right next to where my son sits in his car seat. The car’s already fixed and everybody is…
Aaptiv Review: How Busy Moms Can Stay Fit (& Have Fun!)
Exercise doesn’t have to be complicated with Aaptiv, an affordable fitness app for any lifestyle and fitness level. With its new maternity and postnatal program, Aaptiv is perfect for new (and not-so-new) moms! A little over a year ago, I wrote about how motherhood has changed my approach to fitness. You can read that post…
Surrender
This past weekend was one of the best weekends we’ve had in a long time. I fully expected temper tantrums, discomfort (it was soooo hot for mid-October), and an array of negative things, but, for the most part, our Saturday went perfectly. It made me feel as if I do have a tiny bit of…
5 Positive Affirmations to Brighten Your Day
Do you begin your days with positive affirmations or are you skeptical of their efficacy? Even if you have your doubts, I think these 5 affirmations will help brighten your mornings and boost your confidence. Give them a try! I think it’s safe to say that we all have an inner critic. That nagging, dehumanizing,…
5 Things You Can Do On National Depression Screening Day
Forgive me for coming at you late today. In fact, with all the sorrow and shock going on in the world right now following the tragedy in Las Vegas and just being a little busier than usual, I didn’t intend on posting today. But here I am. If you didn’t already know, this week has…
How I’m Cultivating Brené Brown’s 10 Guideposts to Wholehearted Living
By now, you guys know that I’m a HUGE fan of Brené Brown. I first read The Gifts of Imperfection* (from which today’s theme originated) earlier this year and finished Daring Greatly* a couple weeks ago. Her newly-published Braving the Wilderness* is next on my list! (*affiliate links) I’ve watched her TED Talks on vulnerability…
10 Things to Know About Therapy
I’ve been seeing a therapist—a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in particular—since May. It’s been a year since I began taking an SSRI for anxiety/depression, and I sort of skipped that logical first step of seeking therapy before turning to medication. But…the past is in the past, and starting medication when I did was a necessary…
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