It’s been a while since I’ve shared an update. I’ve been largely silent on social media and here, because I’ve been making big changes in my life. I wanted to share with you what’s next. My divorce is final. That …
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Motivation & Inspiration Personal DevelopmentThe Thriving Experience
In January, I attend a Thriving Experience, which is a three-day free online retreat hosted by Dr Valerie Rein and Jeffrey Tambor. My Goals and Expectations At the start of the experience, I had with one major goal: get some …
Health & Fitness TipsPatriarchy Stress Disorder
If someone asked me what books most changed my life, Patriarchy Stress Disorder by Dr. Valerie Rein would top the list. My Journey Once upon a time, I was 16, graduating high school, and headed to college at Mt. Holyoke …
Personal DevelopmentDaily Alanon Reading
As a long-time Alanon member, my habits include daily Alanon reading. My readings work with my journaling, prayer, and meditation to keep me spiritually connected. The Alanon Program The Alanon program is for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. …
Personal DevelopmentDaily Habit of Journaling
This week, I want to share with you my daily habit of Journaling. I use two journaling tools to sort through my feelings and thoughts. The Benefits of Journaling For me, the biggest benefit of journaling has been increasing my …
Personal DevelopmentDaily Habit of Appreciation
This week, I’m sharing my daily habit of appreciation. I use it to stay focused on the positive in my life. Gratitude vs. Appreciation For years, I had a practice of making a gratitude list, but I no longer do …
Spiritual DevelopmentDaily Habit of Meditation
Last week, I shared my daily prayer practice. This week, I want to share with you my daily habit of meditation. The Benefits of Stillness There are numerous, well-documented benefits to a daily meditation habit (or other stillness practice). Here …
Spiritual DevelopmentDaily Habit of Prayer
For the month of January, I’ll be sharing my daily spiritual habits. This week, I’m sharing my daily habit of prayer. The Value of Prayer Prayer is an important part of a spiritual life. Working together, prayer and a stillness …
Health & Fitness Tips Personal DevelopmentUnderstanding Storm Eating
Storm eating is a type of binge eating and is often followed by shame and guilt. For me, it usually follows getting too hungry. 🙁 How it Happens Clean and Delicious provides a great description of storm eating: You are …
Health & Fitness TipsHealthy Treat Alternatives
Breaking a sugar addiction is HARD. Overcoming mindless snacking is HARD. But finding healthy treat alternatives can really help. I know, because they’ve been a life saver for me. Sugar Addiction & Mindless Snacking I’m sure I’m not alone in …
