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As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging – perfectionist – martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfectionism paralyzes me and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.

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I would love for you to join me as I work to undo these old patterns and evolve to create a more serene and accepting existence. (And you should know that I still want to ear flick the little knuckleheads {this includes my husband} when they don’t rinse a dish before putting it in the dishwasher — always a work in progress.)
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Does Parenting Get Easier? That Depends on Me

March 28, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
  Have you ever heard yourself saying something like this?  “Ugh—I forgot about my kid’s orthodontist appointment today!” I’ve said things exactly like that more times than I can count. [...]
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Letting Go of One-Way Relationships – Finding Balance in Connection

March 21, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  TeamConfessioners! Today I’d like to confess—I happen to be one of those people who constantly thinks about every single person I’ve ever met. Seriously, all day long I’m thinking [...]
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3 Things to Ask Before Responding or Sending Emotional Texts

March 14, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Marriage: Practicing Compassion & Acceptance
  If you look up “text bombing” online, you’ll see it defined as a form of cyber attack where someone sends a deluge of non-stop messages. The “text bombing” I’d [...]
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The Lens of Beauty – Make Your Home Your Sanctuary

March 7, 2025
  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
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Winter Pace – The Art of Doing Something While Doing Nothing

February 28, 2025
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
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Confessions of a Martyr – Falling Off the Wagon

February 21, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
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Happy Valentine’s Day – The Best Thing I Can Do For Love

February 14, 2025
  • Marriage: Practicing Compassion & Acceptance
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
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