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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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Early Prep for the Holiday Rush – Things I Can Do to Lighten the Load

November 1, 2024
  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  In last week’s episode, we talked about the 6 things I do to create stress in my life and how to avoid doing those things. Number one was that [...]
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6 Ways To Avoid Stress – Dodging Stress That I Personally Manufacture

October 25, 2024
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
  Back at the beginning of the season, I shared with TeamConfessioners that I didn’t want to create stress during this season of Confessions, or the school year, that doesn’t [...]
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Mistakes – Is It Easy for People To Make Mistakes Around You?

October 18, 2024
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
  For years I did not like mistakes. Mistakes were a sign of carelessness and thoughtlessness. I didn’t like it when I made a mistake, and I certainly didn’t like [...]
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Old Dogs and New Tricks – Don’t Believe What They Tell Ya!

October 11, 2024
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  • Spirituality: Trusting the Universe's Plan
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Marital Differences – Get It Done vs. Get It Done Just Right

October 4, 2024
  • Marriage: Practicing Compassion & Acceptance
  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
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Re-covering Myself – Life With Growing Children

September 27, 2024
  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
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NiCole Schlagheck – A New Phase of Parenting

September 20, 2024
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
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