I believe in the power of the words we tell ourselves. Our inner monologues have so much influence over how we feel. The problem, though, is that our brains are wired to over-learn from negative experiences and under-learn from positive ones. Thankfully, we can practice disrupting these cycles by …
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"Mom!" says the 9-year-old. "Band's in room 9. I don't even know where room 9 IS! Do you?" "Mom!" says the 7-year-old. "I got two stars today! Remember stars? I told you about them after the first day of school. I got TWO today!" "Mom!" says the 4-year-old. "I see Vivian! Can I go show her my …
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She buttons the last dress, slips the final hair bow into place, and takes a deep breath. They are being unusually cooperative for a Sunday, so she allows them to just be. The music in the background persuades them to twirl in their dresses around and around. Over and over again they go, and she can …
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If you're an introvert, how old were you when you figured it out? I was in my mid-twenties—working from home with two little boys always within arm's reach of me—when I connected the dots. There was a reason I sometimes needed to check out of my social life? There was a reason I felt so …
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A few months ago, I started sending an email to everyone who signed up for my newsletter, asking you to share with me some of the things you're struggling with. I don't offer answers as much as I offer a listening ear—and an excuse to articulate some of the things that are weighing you …
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This is a guest post from Amy M. Brinton of Live from the Heart. Excluding the recovery, becoming a mom for the first time was a pretty magical experience for me. Just like the good ol' Baby Wise book said she would, my daughter began sleeping through the night at eight weeks. She napped well, and …
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