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75 Stress and Anxiety Quotes To Help You Relax and Put Your Mind At Ease
I’m hardly surprised that most of us experience stress and anxiety on a daily basis. It’s a part of being a working mother and juggling so many responsibilities. What is concerning is that 72 percent of people who have daily stress and anxiety say it interferes with their lives at least moderately. And, when left untreated, can cause severe mental and physical alignments. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to overcome stress and anxiety. These include simple breathing exercises, meditation, exercising, learning how to say “no,” managing your time effectively, and asking for help when you need it. However, sometimes all you need are some inspiring and uplifting words…
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It’s Time to Stop and Smell the Roses
Although it’s a cliché, there’s actually some truth behind the saying “stop and smell the roses.” In a study conducted by Rutgers University psychology professor Nancy Fagley, it was found that people are happier when they take the time to appreciate the people and things in their lives. But, what exactly is appreciation and how is it different than gratitude? Appreciation is defined by Fagley as “acknowledging the value and meaning of something—an event, a behavior, an object—and feeling positive emotional connection to it.” It involves being present so that you recognition and enjoy the good qualities of a person or item. Gratitude is the result of appreciation. It’s being…
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10 Must-Watch TED Talks For Working Moms
When you’re an overwhelmed and time-strapped working mom taking care of your family and career, it’s difficult to find moments to seek out fresh ideas and inspiration that can make your life at home and work easier and more fulfilling. Thankfully, that’s when you can turn to TED talks. They’re not only inspiring, they’re always under 20-minutes. This means you can view them whenever you have a little downtime. But, since there are thousands of TED talks available, I’ve decided to share with you the 10 videos that every working mom should watch. 1. Julie Lythcott-Haims, “How to Raise Successful Kids — Without Over-Parenting” The former Dean of Freshmen at…
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12 Books Every Working Mom Should Read in 2019
For as much as I love to read, I can thank my mom for that, I don’t always have the spare time to quietly sit down and enjoy a book. However, I’ve found that if I actually make a reading list, I’m more likely to actually pick-up a book whenever I have downtime, like before bed or when sitting around in a waiting room. To encourage you to do the same, here 12 books that I think every working mom should read in 2019. Because that’s one a month, I think we can handle that! 1. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an…
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5 Mindset Shifts to Fall Into A Rhythm & Flow of Rest
This week I’m pleased to have another guest post from Athena Allread, a Reiki Master and Shamanic Practitioner and co-owner of Lanikai Wellness studio. Do you ever fight the urge to rest? As a mom of 3, I can identify with that perceived ‘need’ to push through even when all of our internal systems are shutting down. We become like a computer crashing. The computer is begging ‘Please! Put me to sleep. I’m overheating. My insides are whirling!’ and yet we continue. I had a computer tech tell me once that my computer (my actual computer) needed to be turned OFF and that putting it to ‘sleep’ wasn’t the same…
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Why New Year’s Resolution’s Fail and What To Do Instead
It’s become an annual ritual. You declare that next year you’re going to save money, get in shape, travel more often, read more books, or get better at time management. Unfortunately, these resolutions don’t stick. In fact, research has found that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. That’s not to discourage you from becoming a better mom, woman, or professional. It’s actually the opposite. I want you to succeed in achieving your goals for the new year. But, that’s not going to be through New Year’s resolutions. To help make sure that you follow through on the goals that you’ve set for the new year, let’s take a…
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Falling Into a Rhythm And Flow With Time
This week we have a guest post from Athena Allread, a Reiki Master and Shamanic Practitioner and co-owner of Lanikai Wellness studio. Take it away Athena… I counsel men and women daily on relationships of all sorts and I very much love writing on the topic of relationships. But today I’m looking at a very particular relationship that we are all in. Our relationship with Time. At times I feel like my relationship with Time is like an arranged marriage with someone I never had a say in committing to. But this relationship is here to stay. I can’t divorce Time itself; But what I can do is I can…
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Stop Listening to the Negative Self-Talk Track; Start Focusing on the Best Pieces of You
Today we have guest post from the amazing Melissa Clampitt, who successfully manages being a mom and CEO of Your Lifestyle HOA in Lewes. DE. Take it away Melissa… So I have to tell you that Dr. Katie asked me to write a guest blog back in May!!! Over 4 months ago!!! Now you may be wondering why are you telling me this! Aren’t you supposed to be sharing some inspiration, motivation, knowledge, and something super meaningful? And I would answer YES! That is the point…but the truth is I want you to know the process it took to get me to write this here today!!! When Katie texted me and…
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3 Reasons Why Working Moms Like You Should Join a Membership Site
Between your career,care taking of your children, maintaining your home, and keeping your marriage healthy, you probably haven’t given much thought into joining a membership site. I completely understand. You have a full plate and joining a membership is definitely not a priority. However, joining a membership doesn’t mean that you have to commit your precious time to additional activities or meetings. It means that you have a safe and positive environment whenever you need advice or encouragement on topics ranging from being a women entrepreneur to tips on how to get your kids to help around the house. But, that’s just scratching the surface. Over the years I’ve found…
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3 Ways Women Wreck How They Feel About Their Bodies
Women are MASTERS are tearing ourselves and others apart. And we do SO much to keep ourselves young, fit, slim, and shapely in just the right way. We spend billions of dollars in the beauty industry to have straight hair, long lashes, flat stomachs, and big butts. I am not judging this as I am right there with you ladies. But what I am not into is wrecking how I feel about my body. I have practiced tearing myself apart for the better part of my life while attempting fad diets, running 18 miles, and restricting my eating. These are not awful things. But, if its out of a motivation…