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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.)

Featured Posts

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Present and Positive – How a Simple Gratitude Shift Changed My Whole Day

  • Spirituality: Trusting the Universe's Plan
  Hey TeamConfessions, I’m 50 now! I am officially older and wiser than I was last week and I’m so excited to rock that status as much as I possibly [...]
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The Ten-Pound Spiral – Settling In vs. Settling for Less

  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
  The other day I overheard a fit woman at the gym say to her friend, “Yeah, I just need to lose ten more pounds, and then I’ll be good.” [...]
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Analysis – My Secret Weapon for Finding Peace

  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
  • Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity
  The other day I was analyzing my night sweats and I shared my discovery with G Man.  “Homey, I have a theory about my perplexing temperature troubles at night.” [...]
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What to Look For in a Mother – Lessons From My Mom and Her Friends

  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity
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Forreste Jolicoeur – People Pleasing

  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
  • Micromanaging: Benefits of Letting Go
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When Helping Hurts – Knowing Who’s Ready for Healing

  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Martyrdom: Prioritizing Self-Care
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Make Me – Being Forced To Do Things I Don’t Want To Do

  • Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections
  • Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes
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