I keep a little sign beside my bed that simply reads: Give it to God and go to sleep. The first half should really be my mantra throughout my entire day. Can you relate? Do you constantly try and grab hold of every moment, controlling it all? I truly believe this is what triggers overwhelm. […]
Create a Happy Bag for Emotional Healing
In my darkest days of dealing with the pandemic, I learned about happy bags from my wonderful online therapy group. Several people mentioned using these feel better goodie bags to bring them out of the deep struggle we all kept finding ourselves trapped in. Today I want to share my bliss caddy and help you […]
How to Make Peace With Yourself
After many months of social distancing, I think most of us have spent a great deal of time with ourselves lately. I tend to get way too far inside my head without the distraction of the outside world. So today, let’s talk about how to make peace with yourself which I believe to be imperative […]
How to Calm Anxiety in a Crisis
Full disclosure: At the beginning of this pandemic we are now living in, I found myself in the fetal position more times than I care to admit. I would never have imagined weeks later I could actually share ways that brought me into a place where my brain operated somewhat functionally again. But I’m here. […]
3 Ways to Overcome Worry
I’m a chronic worrier. I’ve spent many overwhelmed days with thoughts of imaginary circumstances raining down on my kids, our current political climate, my health taking a nosedive… the list is endless. And now I have the rapidly approaching birth of my first grandchild! Where will I find the time to add all of her […]
How to Enjoy Life Today
Do you get caught up in the vicious cycle of when (fill in the blank) happens, then I will be happy? Your waiting game might be losing weight or making more money. Maybe you’re exhausted from changing diapers all day and are certain your joy will return when all of your littles are finally potty […]
