You know all of those things that you’ve been holding onto for as long as you can remember, because you kind of sort of think maybe you were to blame for them or they reaffirmed what you’ve always suspected has been true about you or you just can’t really seem to let them go? Today [...]
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I have a sneaking suspicion that many of the people who read this blog are remarkable caregivers, and I have been thinking about all of you this week. The thing about being a great caregiver is that it is a quality that is universally liked by those who are being cared for, but sometimes they’ve [...]
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The thing about recovery, or the feeling of being recovered, from something is that on occasion, when you least expect it, you find yourself throttled back to a moment when you were not quite at your best. In my experience, it happens suddenly and completely. Now, I do not claim to be recovered from twenty-some-odd [...]
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Last week, in a post about what to do when nothing goes your way, I mentioned creating an emotional safety plan, a just-in-case of severe emotional distress plan, which seemed to peak a little interest and I thought it warranted it’s very own post. I am the kind of girl that loves a plan. It [...]
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Alas Marzipanlings – such is the NATURE of a post about what to do when nothing goes your way, it gets foiled by unforeseen obstacles. In short, I have the absolute saddest little eyes in the world right now. They are suddenly so dry and itchy and painful, and despite trying to be a trooper, [...]
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Oh dearest YOU, I’m not sure if you get the same way that I do when the seasons are changing, nervous and anticipatory, pacing around the house, readying things for what is to come, cleaning that which seems like it must be cleaned, putting on more clothing, taking it off, reassessing my goals, thinking about [...]
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Now, let me just preface this by saying, no I do not think that I am the most awesome person on the internet. However, I make a serious habit of closely watching those people (internet-famous AND little known), and thinking generally about how to not suck on the internet. That would have been my favorite [...]
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Or: Even Experts Get the Blues Or: Just Because You’re an Internet Sensation, Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Crack Up a Bit Or: Cracking up a Bit and Asking for Help Doesn’t Mean Spewing all Over Your Social Media and Freaking Everyone Out Or: What To Do When You’re a Coach/Blogger/Brand and You Freak Out Publicly [...]
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This post is a part of the blogger series Self-Discovery Word by Word started by Ashley of Nourishing the Soul. This month’s series is sponsored by Myrite of Tasty Life, and she has chosen the word Balance. To participate, please skip on over to to her site and get in on the fun. xo. Balance [...]
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This is a guest post written by Ann Becker-Schutte, one of my favorite new voices in the blogosphere. Enjoy! xo I have mentioned before that I regularly appreciate the wisdom of the people I get to share my days with. Well, here’s a wonderful example of that. The title of this post was something that [...]
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