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…
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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,…
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…
Parenting Really Is Team Work
Oh, Bazooka. In just under one month, you will be turning 3 years old. THREE!!! You are such a ball of fire—with more attitude, spunk, mischievousness, compassion, and “smarts” than all the other toddlers I know combined (at least it feels that way). You challenge me daily—with my temper, my self-confidence, my patience, my creativity,…
Be a Unicorn
Some days I get so tired of adulting. On one hand, I’m incredibly privileged. I’m married to the love of my life, I have the sweetest, funniest, and sassiest toddler, and very few things in my life are truly challenging or painful. But on the other hand, I miss the simplicity and naiveté of childhood—the…
Currently // August 2017
Hi there! How’s your Thursday going? August is almost over, and I’m not exactly sad. Summer just isn’t the same when you work year-round! Anyway, I thought I’d take a break from my melodramatic and/or psychoanalyzing deep thinking today and share what’s going on currently. Currently // August 2017
Some Honest Thoughts on Aging
This post grew from a request made by a family member many months ago, but now seemed a fitting time to share some thoughts since the hubby’s birthday is tomorrow. 😉 Actually, what really made me want to share my thoughts on aging was the recent announcement by Allure magazine that they will no longer…
What The Health Review
Last weekend we watched the latest nutrition-related documentary on Netflix called What the Health. By now, you’ve probably seen or heard of it—it’s all over the place. I’ll share my thoughts on the film, but first, a little background. When I began my blog in 2012—then called foodiecology—I was obsessed with nutrition and food. I’d…
On Craving Connection
Do you crave connection? If you say no, I’m calling you out. Because even the most introverted among us (oh hello there, self) are social beings to some degree—it’s in our DNA. Sure, we crave connection in different ways. You may enjoy being surrounded by groups of people, interviewing folks on your podcast, teaching ESL…
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