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“You’re Huge!”
We need to talk about body image. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant. I have chosen not to make my pregnancy the focus of blog posts, however I have had some interesting experiences over the last 30 or so weeks that I think apply to most women, whether currently...
New Year, New Goal
‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions, but I’m not a fan. I think resolutions all too often set unrealistic expectations. And when we fail, which inevitably happens, we feel horrible about ourselves. It completely defeats the purpose. So, instead of thinking of...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
The holidays are upon us and with that usually comes a lot of family togetherness. For some, this can be a joyous time, but for others, the stress of spending time with family can be overwhelming. This is when boundaries become particularly useful. Most of us have...
Gratitude
As we near Thanksgiving, I like to take the time to reflect upon what I am thankful for. It’s so easy to get stuck in negativity. We are constantly inundated with bad news. Without even being aware of it, it seems our brains have become programmed to see only the bad...
Setbacks
The other day I had a minor business setback. It wasn’t anything catastrophic, just a minor setback, however I found myself immediately second guessing everything. I began wondering what I had done wrong. I blamed myself. I questioned my decision making skills. I went...
The Me Too Movement
Over the past few weeks the #metoo movement has dominated social media. Every day there seems to be another brave woman coming forward to say, “me too.” There is power in this movement. It gives a voice to those who have been silenced. It empowers those who have been...
Fall Feelings
Fall Feelings As the summer season ends and we begin our journey into fall and winter, many people experience changes in mood. For some, fall is a comforting time, full of cozy sweaters, warm colors, and cinnamon-scented everything. But for others, fall is a time of...
Checking In
One of the biggest issues plaguing relationships is a lack of communication. So often I see couples arguing over who said what, never really stopping to check in and see what the other person really meant. Often when we communicate with our partners we tend to hear...
