You’re Placed in an Impossible Situation Imagine for a moment you’re in a conference room full of people—maybe you’re the only woman, an entry-level employee, new to the workplace, or in some way feeling slightly or perhaps overtly othered. A colleague or manager addresses your performance in front of the entire conference room. Maybe you’ve […]
Why Nobody Respects Your Boundaries
Establishing personal boundaries is essential to achieving personal happiness and success. If we allow other people to dictate what, when, or how we do something, or which of our values or priorities are important, or what kind of behavior we tolerate, we start to lose our sense of self. This can lead to depression, resentment, […]
What Does it Mean to Consent to Care?
When you express your feelings, do you offer people the option to consent to care? To consent means to give our permission. We like to be able to give our permission. Many people are offended or turned off when permission is not asked instead is framed as an obligation or responsibility. When we express our […]
How Moms Workout at Home
Doing a workout at home is my favorite, because I’m lazy. I mean that in the least annoying way, but routines are hard for me! People who get up and go to a gym 5 days a week or always fit in an early-morning run are amazing, I wish I had the motivation to do […]
Why Moms Need Boundaries the Most
What does it even mean to have boundaries as a mom? We’re in constant demand. If it’s not the kids, the partner, or the animals, it’s bills, chores, or emotional investments. It’s exhausting. We know we’re exhausted but we don’t often know what exactly we need in order to avoid getting exhausted. In the moment, […]
Quick and Simple Self-Care Ideas for Moms
Take care of you! With these simple self-care ideas for moms. Self-care is such an important part of healthy living. When we stop taking care of ourselves, we stop caring about other things. We don’t have the energy to care. But we have to remember, we are our own plant, we require food, water, light, […]
How to Get Alone Time During Quarantine
Naturally, I’m an introvert. I don’t typically go out during the week and our social calendar is not usually filled with events. Being at home is my favorite. I love my house and my yard and my family. Usually, I don’t mind spending so much time with everyone home but it’s been 39 days since […]
10 Beauty Hacks for Summer
My favorite beauty hacks to help you look and feel gorgeous all summer long! I love summer! I mean, who doesn’t? The days are longer and warmer. The nights are full of fun. And it’s beach season!! My favorite. We recently purchased a 12ft Intex pool from Amazon and I’m really impressed with the […]
30 Day Challenge – Take Control of Your Life
The first time I went to a yoga class was after I found a coupon for a free class in the paper (yes, it was that long ago…) it said the class was free if I brought a friend, so I brought my sister. When we were standing in line, she saw someone she had […]
Positive Words to Remind You of Your Worth
On the lock screen of my iPhone, I have a quote, “You’re Always One Decision Away From A Totally Different Life”. I read it daily. It helps to remind me that the decisions I make are what shapes my future. If I’m stuck in a rut and completely unmotivated, I’ll read it over and over. […]