The One Thing That Will Bring You More Peace
Wouldn’t it be nice if people came with instruction manuals? Like when you buy a new car or one of those Silhouette vinyl machines to make really cute t-shirts (still…
5 Reasons You’ll Want to Start Journaling
I can still remember the very first diary I was given in 1991. As a teenager, I was so excited about its arrival and couldn’t wait to write in it….
What To Do When You’re Feeling Out of Whack
Do you feel like you’re riding through life on a flat tire? Like you’re just dragging yourself through the day? Several months ago, I felt like I was stuck in…
How to Get Out of Self-Pity
There are some emotions that are never useful. Self-pity is one of them. We indulge in self-pity when we’re not happy. And then we start feeling bad about feeling bad…
How to Diminish Unnecessary Suffering In Your Life
So many of us create so much extra suffering in our lives than is necessary. We layer negative emotion on top of negative emotion until we feel stuck and overwhelmed….
5 Tips for Overcoming Stress & Overwhelm
How often do you feel stressed or overwhelmed? If the answer is most days or every day, you’re likely not living the life or experiencing the joy and peace that…
Want to Feel Better?
I remember at one time asking myself, “Which would I rather more…to be in a relationship or to be happy?” The conclusion I came to…”If I was happy, I wouldn’t…
How to Set Boundaries & Still Be Kind
First, it’s important for us to be clear about what a boundary is and is not. A boundary is what YOU will do when someone violates a boundary you have…
4 Ways to Be a Better Mom When You’re Hurting
When we’re going through or healing from heartbreak, our mind is really foggy. It’s hard to focus. We want to hide in a cocoon until the hurt stops. But at…
How to Make It Through the Holidays Alone
Getting through the holidays can be tough after divorce. You’re going through a lot of change, and change is usually hard. Your mind is running wild with all the things…