It is Senior Year … So much is going on – Let’s talk finances. As a parent of a high school senior, I’m feeling all of the feels right now. There are so many “lasts” to witness, while celebrating the young adult they’ve become. Along with the “lasts” and senior photos and cap and gown [...]
NAVIGATING OVERWHELM: A JOURNEY TO EMPOWERMENT -- by Michele Gooch ... I read this post this week and knew I had to share it. I think we have all been there, wading through the overwhelm. I appreciate the practical steps provided. Now, I just have to remember to keep the tools in my back pocket [...]
Summer. Where – Did. It. Go? A new school year is quickly approaching. No matter if you are teacher, parent or student – the idea of a new school year has to stir up some feelings. Good, bad, or otherwise. How will you and your child(ren) survive the school year? Here are some suggestions: Ease [...]
Grow Your Life: Manage problems and feel in control – Turn to Self-Help (Books) ... According to Goodreads, while three-quarters of overall readers are women, 62.5% of self-help books readers are also women. The majority of self-help book authors are men and have a larger readership among women than men. So, should you trust them? Should [...]
Not a yogi but want to try yoga? Yin yoga for the win! I have tried “regular” yoga several times and each time it was not a great experience. I did not feel strong enough, flexible enough, or slim enough. I stumbled upon yin yoga. I searched YouTube and found several different channels offering to [...]
How can I afford to see a therapist? Mental health isn’t in my budget. Professional services are so expensive, I’m already drained. Life. Is. Hard. We get it. Each year one in five women compared with one in eight men have a mental disorder, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or an eating disorder. [...]
Lectio Divina: Latin for the divine reading of Scripture... Scripture heals and transforms from the mind down into your heart. Recently I posted a blog with a list of poll results, that answered the question: what do Moms do for stress management. The responses were real and raw. And, as I mentioned then, while some [...]
When looking for stress relief options: Go straight to the source— Moms what do you do for stress management? In a recent poll Moms were asked what they do for stress management. Below are some of the responses. While some may have been said in jest, they are likely the most truthful and/or wishful-thinking. Hide. [...]
Oxytocin, Serotonin, Dopamine Dogs? Oh, my. Pets. They are cute. They make us laugh with their silly antics. They help us gain a sense of responsibility. They keep us active. They show us unconditional love. What about Mental health? Spending time with your pet is a relaxing, enjoyable way to reduce stress. Some time back I [...]
Who knew? Being read to so is nice. Kids that ask for a book each night… I am late to the game. Podcasts: I have listened to a few podcasts here and there over the last years. During COVID and Zoom Meetings, one of the Book Clubs I was in used a Podcast for discussion [...]
