Being a mom often comes with this false expectation that we should be able to do everything and be able to BE everything for our family. The sad reality though is that those kinds of expectations only help to reinforce poor mental health care in mothers. According to the CDC, 1 in 10 US women… [Read More]
Imposter Syndrome is a real thing
IMPOSTOR SYNDROME (ALSO KNOWN AS IMPOSTOR PHENOMENON, FRAUD SYNDROME OR THE IMPOSTOR EXPERIENCE) IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL PATTERN IN WHICH PEOPLE DOUBT THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HAVE A PERSISTENT, OFTEN INTERNALIZED FEAR OF BEING EXPOSED AS A “FRAUD”. In what seems like another lifetime, I was the Director of Marketing for a juvenile products distribution company. I knew my… [Read More]
The art of self acceptance and letting go
Acceptance. I’ve struggled with this word for most of my adult life, especially when it comes to self-acceptance. At 40 years old, I’m really trying to accept myself as-is. I’m attempting to become one with my strengths and weaknesses, to really know who I am. But self-acceptance isn’t a box you check, and then walk… [Read More]
Healthy breakfast ideas to get your day started right
I’m not much of a morning person, and if it wasn’t for coffee, I might very well skip mornings all together! Between getting kids ready for school, getting myself put together, and packing lunches, a healthy breakfast is not top of mind. In fact, more often than not, I grab a box of cereal out… [Read More]
OMG, I joined a boot camp
Jello. My legs currently feel like Jello. Yesterday, I squatted them into obliteration. Then this morning we ran, kicked, squatted, jumped and ran some more. Thank the heavenly father for the grocery cart. If not for that, I would have had to to crawl out of the grocery store after making a quick stop for… [Read More]
The struggle to take back me (and my word for 2015)
Over the past week, I thought I was just going to scrap my word/phrase of the year. I’ve been irritated and not my best self for the last month or so and figured why push myself on the feeling better, being better front. We all want that, but sometimes we just need to BE in… [Read More]
I ran into an old friend – me
This weekend was a weekend unlike any weekend I’d had in awhile. I saw someone I hadn’t seen in quite a long time. Me. You see, this weekend I had a chance to connect with all facets of my life. I had business moments, family moments, marriage moments and friendship moments. It was a miracle to… [Read More]
Take Back Me Update #fitpowerclub
If you’re a regular reader, you know that a few months ago I decided to take back me. I needed to be healthier, work out more, and take some time for myself. How have I been doing? Well…let’s just say it’s a lot harder than I thought it would be. Drinking 64 oz of water… [Read More]
