For most of us, saying no almost feels physically painful: We were raised to be helpful, kind, and maybe even self-sacrificing. But you can gain more confidence saying no. Welcome to Saying No 101! Is it hard for you to say no? To look someone in the eyes and say, "I'm sorry, but I can't"? …
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It’s normal to hit a decluttering slump; we ALL run out of steam sometimes. But if you're ready to get back on track, here are five concrete steps to take to get your house and life back. A few years ago, my mother-in-law gave us two giant boxes of photo albums from my husband’s childhood. We …
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If I could tell you one thing today, it would be this: You don't have to be anything more than you already are in order to be enough. The first time I remember really battling feelings of inadequacy was when I became a wife and mom. I had insecurities like anybody else, but overall, I was a …
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If you’re like me, much of the time when you walk through your house, this is what you see: Dirty socks that your kids just CANNOT seem to put in the hamper. Pet hair on way too many surfaces. That crooked picture frame hanging on the wall—the one you’ve passed a hundred times but …
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Affirmations have been on the self-help scene for decades, but what exactly are they, and more importantly, do affirmations work? My 8-year-old daughter has been scared to go to sleep lately. She says she wakes up in the middle of the night and lies in bed scared (too scared to leave the relative …
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I distinctly remember the first time my husband and I did a mini-getaway with our first baby. Gone were the relaxing dinners out, the go-where-we-want-when-we-want attitude. Instead, we had naps to adhere to, bottles to heat, and an overtired one-year-old to appease. I remember lying next …
