Valentines Day is a day of giving, in my opinion. Whether it’s gifts, time, energy, or finances, or other resources; love is an act of giving! Yesterday was Valentines Day. Yesterday was also the first time I ever ran a 5K. Normally I wouldn’t do such a thing on Valentines Day. Normally I don’t run […]
Tag: compassion
Coping With Trauma – Life After Losing My First Child
Today is Día de los Muertos, and on this special day, we honor those who we have lost. We allow their spirits to come back and be with us for a day. It’s a very meaningful day, and it can also be somewhat hard on some. But that’s not what today is about. It’s about […]
How To Maintain Control During Crazy Times
As you already know, there’s a lot going on in the world right now. From the critically-ill to those who have passed. From losing jobs to those who are on the front lines. We have schools closing and hospitals passing capacity. We truly are facing times where we don’t know what it will look like […]
3 Simple Things We ALL Can Do
Okay, before I get too far into this post, I need to say that it is going to be pretty opinionated. So if you don’t want to go any further, I totally understand! But if you are feeling overwhelmed with everything revolving COVID-19, keep reading to find out about 3 simple things you (and all […]
One Act of Kindness Can Change Everything
One simple act of kindness. That’s all it took to change my life. Over and over again, someone making a random act of kindness has made me the person I am today. It was a stranger giving up their parking spot for me. The person in front of me in the drive-thru paying for my […]
3 Things That Can Make Any Woman Feel Beautiful
Do you know off the top of your head what makes you feel beautiful? You know that feeling of invincibility from being so confident in who you are? I know it may seem easy, but when I try to put it into words myself I can’t seem to pin it down. I know the feeling, […]
How To Get Through The Tough Times
Have you ever found yourself buried in a to-do list miles long? One that you don’t really remember how it even got that long in the first place? If so, then you must know the feeling of complete overwhelm. Of being totally exhausted, physically and mentally. Of going through tough times. If you’re like most […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Mental Illness
Is mental illness real? To be honest, everyone will have a different answer to that question based on their individual life circumstances. If you suffer from mental illness, of which there are a variety of forms, you might be wondering how someone could ask a question like that. Even if you don’t suffer from mental […]