by Karen Haring Just this week, I was talking through a struggle with my counselor. One that made me cry, one that I wasn’t sure how to navigate. “Do you think it could be because you devalue yourself?” Ugh. Don’t you just love it when your counselor/friend/significant other nails it? And you didn’t even see
Dear Abby had it easy when it came to giving advice. She counseled strangers. From afar. She didn’t see or hear their fury, angst, and excuses when they disagreed with what she had to say. Countless times over the years Tony Bear has shared his giving advice protocol with me. “When people ask for my
Valentine’s Day is for lovers, not shooters. And these school shootings, they just keep happening. The shooting in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018 was one of seven (not 18) intentional shootings that occurred during normal school hours in America this year. That’s one school shooting a week so far in 2018. This is not okay.
“What do you do in the way of self-care? As in, what makes you happy and keeps you sane?” Earlier this week, on a whim, I texted that message to oh, let’s say, 40 gal-pals. So many women responded. So many. I was surprised and yet, I wasn’t. A year or so ago, I surveyed
This post includes affiliate links. Quick, grab something to write on. Fetch your favorite pen too. And if you’re prone to stress-induced anxiety, maybe find a paper bag to breathe into when the hyperventilating begins. Because according to this super cute site, the days between now and Christmas 2017 are going zoom-zoom-zoom! I know you
(by Cole Smith) Recently, I learned a big life lesson about the intelligences and what it feels like to smack up against failure. After our car was totaled a few days before Christmas, I walked across the street from the body shop and asked about a car that was for sale. Literally — across the street! It
So tell me, what’s stressing you out these days? Your kids’ sports and/or dance schedules? Figuring out what’s for supper tonight? Taking care of your aging parents? No time for self-care? For me, it’s the lengthy and on-going list of things I need to do for my house, family (including pets), and writing. The other
“Why Didn’t You Tell Someone?” Yeah…no. Don’t ever ask that question of a sexual abuse survivor. From experience, I can honestly say that question will cause the victim to feel more like they’re being blamed than supported. It’s as if you’re saying, “You messed up,” rather than, “I’m here for you.” So what should you say
(by Karin Fuller) While driving home from a day-long bike ride recently, I caught myself feeling weirdly happy. A singing-along-with-the-radio kind of happy. It occurred to me it had been ages since I’d last felt so thoroughly up. The previous year had been especially rough; had included the painful end of an engagement and a
(Not THAT F-word, silly rabbit, different ones!) (Note: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Any pennies earned will go towards college educations, weddings, and writing expenses!) Have you noticed journaling is super-duper having a moment right now? I’m not surprised. For me, journaling yields a ton of benefits. Self-awareness, better health, improved finances, and increased
