Lifelong learning in the margins & how small curiosities brought me back to life. There is an unparalleled exhaustion to understanding and then meeting the needs of babies and small children. They are compelled to demand what they need at all times of the day and night. This is a tremendous strain and physically draining,…
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Defining Mental Health – a resource
A resource that offers a grounded, thoughtful look at how we can better understand and care for our inner lives. . I have another awesome resource to share with you today. đ I first encountered Ruth in a writing class. We were put into small break-out zoom rooms and told to answer a few questions…
How to Be Kind to my Future Self
Thoughtful planning and simple habits can support your future self with grace. No shame. No pressure. Just steady rhythms for real, human days. I used to push myself to operate at full speed all the time. Like I was a machine: measured by how much I could produce, how efficiently I could move through the…
What’s a Social Sunburn?
A definition that will help when a simple conversation suddenly turns tense, you’re misunderstood, or an interaction feels emotionally loaded. . I inherited my fair and freckled skin from my motherâs family. I know that if I plan to spend more than 15 minutes in full sun, I need to slather on SPF 50 or…
Preparing for Rest: Meal Planning Ideas for a Relaxing Weekend
Make weekend meals effortless with simple themes, make-ahead options, and family-friendly ideas. Tips to plan meals that nourish without stress, so you can truly enjoy your time of rest. All the household tasks donât come to a halt just because I decide to rest. Meals still need to be made, and unfortunately, forest creatures donât…
Reading Superpowers: My Book Stack
If your nightstand is stacked with half-finished books and your library checkout list is a little ambitious, youâre in good company! Here are some tips. Reading multiple books at once doesnât have to feel overwhelmingâwith some small changes, it can actually make reading easier, more fun, and a perfect fit for your busy life. If…
Weird Things I Do To Slow Down
Hustle and stress have become the norm, but theyâre not what I want to invest my time or energy in. Over the years, Iâve built a list of intentional ways to slow downâhere are some of my favorites. âNormalâ in our society is stress, hurry, overwhelm, an empty bank account, mountains of debt, and anxiety.…
Blue Dots, Feeling Fearful & Tackling Overwhelm
The Blue Dot Effect study shows how our brains tend to find something âwrongâ or âscaryâ in situationsâeven if the actual danger has disappeared. The Blue Dot Effect study â hereâs how it works: In the study, participants were shown a series of colored dots and were asked to identify which ones were blue. At…
Capacity – Personal Growth
I think of a sound board when I look at snapshots of my life. There are times when I have space for growth and forward momentum, then others when that becomes a background track. I met my husband serving in college ministry at church. We chatted over the soundboard before and after meetings. Those interactions…
My Top Homemaking & SAHM Tip: The Low-Energy List
Productivity tips to build resilience for your unique life. How do you deal with fatigue during your busy days at home? When are you most productive? Homemaking, being a stay at home parent, writing, homeschooling, working remote, or online contract work can easily become overwhelming. Any job working from home can have unique challenges especially…