How to Express Your Worthwhile Ideas
When you are working with a group of people and have good ideas, know when to press forward to make sure you’re heard.
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Foster Care
When to Save Yourself: Cutting Toxicity Out of Your Life
The first person I cut out of my life was very important to me, and I still think about them to this day. But no matter how I frame it, I know that cutting that person out of my life was the best thing I could have done for myself.
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How to Cut Down on Sibling Arguments
We are talking this week about responsibilities—specifically, jobs your children can assist with around the house during the summer.
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Hold onto the Happiest Parenting Moments
If you are intentional and hang onto the good times when funny things happen that make you belly laugh, those memories can help get you through the moments when you feel like giving up.
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How to Plan for Home or Vehicle Emergencies
In the trunk, use a large bag or plastic crate to store a blanket (reflective, if you have one) as well as jumper cables, a flashlight, and a pair of heavy-duty gloves. I also recommend that you pack a separate bag of snacks and water in case you break down.
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Aspirations, Accomplishments, and Appreciation
Have a great weekend. Remember, you are most awesome, and YOU ROCK!
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How (and Why) to Turn an Acquaintance into a Friend
You will never know how much it means to someone who is lonely when you take a genuine interest in them. You can make a person who feels worthless suddenly feel they are worthwhile.
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Taking Stock of Your Distinctive Qualities
I cannot compare my achievements (or perceived lack of them) to others, and you shouldn’t either. We can have the same situational experience but take away totally different internal realizations.
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Relaxation, Reality, and Resolutions
With either a traditional vacation or a staycation, you can schedule a time to unplug from technology, engage in the hobbies you keep telling yourself you want to do more, or take LOTS of naps. (I personally encourage you to do that.)
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Pets, Pizzazz, and Permission
If you find yourself feeling a little droopy, you are just fine. Give yourself permission to need a break from others.
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