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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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Confessions of a Martyr – Falling Off the Wagon

February 21, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  Our TeamDe family schedule in September, October, and November was more than I could handle. This fall hit us hard with transitions, travel, events, and health issues straight out [...]
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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
  Team, as I get older, I’m getting a little mouth on me. While early in my recovery of micromanagement I needed to take a few days before bringing issues [...]
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Expectations – Am I Setting People Up for Failure?

February 7, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Marriage: Practicing Compassion & Acceptance
  With Super Bowl Sunday just days away, it feels like the perfect time to revisit a lesson I learned from football—a topic I first covered several years ago. While [...]
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Complain, Complain – When You Talk To Your Friends, Remember THIS!

January 31, 2025
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
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Being A Good Friend – Checking My Motivation

January 24, 2025
  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
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Planning Ahead – A Self-Care Hack for After Holiday Mondays

January 17, 2025
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
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Trouble Getting Your Ducks in a Row? 6 Steps to Gentle Motivation

January 10, 2025
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
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