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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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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
  Can an old dog learn new tricks? If you believe the cliché, old dogs can’t learn new tricks. But, as I approach my older dog years, I think, How [...]
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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
  This weekend G-Man and I will be celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary. Anniversaries feel like the perfect time to reflect on the differences between my husband and me. This [...]
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Re-covering Myself – Life With Growing Children

September 27, 2024
  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  Last week, we heard from my friend NiCole, who spoke about re-positioning, re-ceiving, and re-defining in this next phase of life with young adult children. If you haven’t had [...]
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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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Brianna Scott – It’s Going to Get Easier

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September Stress – A Little Reminder From Mags To Mags

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  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
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Summer Rewind #6 – How to Water a Teenager

July 26, 2024
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
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