Journeys In Motherhood, Self Care

Just For A Moment: The Permission To Rest

I have extra time for myself while the kids are visiting with family for a week. The thing about motherhood is there is literally always something to do. My to-do list is always full. There's something randomly that needs to be repaired. I love writing, it's literally like therapy for me, but I have future… Continue reading Just For A Moment: The Permission To Rest

Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Self Care, The Balancing Act

Learning How To Be Good To Yourself

How good are you to yourself? Is taking care of yourself selfish? Sometimes as women and moms we can feel a little guilty when putting our needs first before others in feeling like it's a self-absorbed act. I'm slowly recognizing how equally important it is to devote care to being good to myself as it… Continue reading Learning How To Be Good To Yourself

Self Care

The Decision To Make Your Day Great

I made the decision in growing in gratitude to make my day great regardless of the circumstances at hand. I was given the great opportunity and responsibility to not allow events, people, comments, or what may be lingering at home to have power over the blessing of having life each day. The truth is not… Continue reading The Decision To Make Your Day Great

Self Care, The Balancing Act

Relax Mom: The Premission To Unwind

I would like to say that I'm a pretty chill mom, but I've had those moments where I struggled to unwind from the day. My mind seemed to race to the next household tasks at hand, tackling homework, figuring out dinner, what was left from work to complete with assignments, attempting to navigate missed calls,… Continue reading Relax Mom: The Premission To Unwind

Journeys In Motherhood, Self Care, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Why Can’t We Rest?

I gave myself permission to take a short "cat nap" after a long week, and I set my alarm to awake me in thirty minutes. My alarm did as it was expected to ring in the allotted time of thirty minutes, but my tired body couldn't seem to rise out of it's comfy spot. The… Continue reading Why Can’t We Rest?

Self Care, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Bounce Back! 4 Tips To Rebuild Following A Low Blow

It's unfortunate when we find ourselves being hit with a low blow, especially when in our heart we didn't "do anything wrong" to garner what feels like an attack on our lives. However, none of us are immune to losses, misses, misuses, abuses, or mistreatment. Learning the power of resilience in both spiritual understanding and… Continue reading Bounce Back! 4 Tips To Rebuild Following A Low Blow

Being Authentic, Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Self Care

7 Simple Tips To Embrace Self-Love

We have the innate ability as women and mothers to pour into others in giving support, encouragement, and comfort through love. We must keep a healthy balance of sharing our love towards others as we do in showing love for ourselves by embracing self-love.

Family Matters, Marriage and Family, Self Care

Relief For Caregiver’s Burnout : Recognize The Signs And Learn How To Cope 

Caregivers face the responsibility to dutifully care for loved ones living with chronic illnesses, deteriorating health, or those living with special needs. Many caregivers may work outside of the home, or balance the role of home management with it's daunting everyday tasks. I was a former caregiver to a spouse living with sickle cell, and… Continue reading Relief For Caregiver’s Burnout : Recognize The Signs And Learn How To Cope 

Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Self Care

Surviving the Holidays!

The holiday season with all its wonder and almost magical allure of lights and decor is a beautiful time of the year! The holidays can also have many stressors and emotional triggers that are associated with the season that many struggle with. There are so many things going on here, there, and everywhere it seems… Continue reading Surviving the Holidays!

Journeys In Motherhood, Mom Motivation And Empowerment, Self Care

Self-Care For Self- Preservation 

Most would agree that motherhood is a balancing act of many additional roles , and there are many responsibilities for moms to take on daily. We are here, there, and everywhere for our children for their various activities.We do our best to give 100 percent to our spouse or significant other . The job market… Continue reading Self-Care For Self- PreservationÂ