It was a normal every day conversation with my friend Beth—until she started to cry. We were catching up on life and how things were going when I mentioned I was writing more on my blog. Then she asked, “How do you find yourself able to write when there’s so much to do as a mom? And what do you…
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How to Find Yourself in the Mix of Motherhood
How to Know You’re a Great Mom When You Feel Like a Failure
You feel like a failure as a mom. But, you’re only a failure if… If what? I have the answer to that and also a few reasons why you struggle with feeling like a failure as a mom. The Look Makes You Feel Like a Failure It was a regular Winter week in Michigan—stuck at home for days because of…
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Are You Failing as a Stay at Home Mom?
“You’re not really good at being a stay at home mom.” The words stung as they rolled off my husband’s lips. The hardest part about it—he was right. Our house was a mess—things were scattered everywhere. There was no sense of consistency or fun in our lives. I was emotionally and physically drained. Oh and did I mention—we were living…
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3 Time Management Skills That Crush Overwhelm
With a newborn, it seemed like all my time management skills went out the window. But there was one thing that helped me feel hopeful—Laundry Day Monday. Monday would come and I would somehow get some laundry done. I didn’t say ALL the laundry, but some. This simple habit helped me to persevere, but I also didn’t really understand that…
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How To Overcome Fear When It Won’t Go Away
The room was pitch black. I had just climbed into bed, pulled up the covers and closed my eyes when I felt something on my face. Thinking it might be a piece of lint or a strand of my hair, I brushed my hand against it only to realize it was a spider! “Ahhh I gotta get this thing off…
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