You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful. -Amy Bloom If you’re anything like me, you probably overindulged during the holiday season. You also probably told yourself it wasn’t going to happen again this year, and yet again, you fell into your “normal” holiday patterns. And, here we are at the […]
New Year, New You?
Life is about change, sometimes it’s painful, sometimes it’s beautiful, but most of the time it’s both. -Kristin Kreuk New Year, New You… This statement always makes me pause. Do I really want to create a whole new me in 2024? Not really. What I do want is an enhanced version of me. The 2.0 […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Relationship Struggles
We are told that people stay in love because of chemistry, or because they remain intrigued with each other, because of many kindnesses, because of luck. But part of it has got to be forgiveness and gratefulness. -Ellen Goodman If you’ve been in a relationship, especially a long-term one, you know firsthand that all relationships […]
Overwhelm in Motherhood
Bad moments don’t make bad moms. -Lisa Terkeurst As a working mom who just moved overseas with my husband and two kids, feeling overwhelmed has been a constant in our lives lately. I wanted to dive into the topic here, as I know I’m not alone. Let’s start with Brene Brown’s definition of overwhelm from […]
Setting Intentions for 2023
Over time, even the tiniest meaningful actions add up, each one bringing you closer to a life that is truer to your dreams and free of regret. -Jane McGonigal I am one of those people who loves a good plan, so there’s a lot about the new year that resonates with me and how I […]