The other day, I had to do a Hard Thing. It doesn’t even matter what the hard thing was. That is not the point here. Okay fine, I’ll tell you. I had to stand up in front of a room full of people and tell them stuff. (You could call this “giving a speech,” but that would feel overwhelming all over …
Self-Doubt? You’re Not Alone
When I first set out to begin writing, I had one goal in mind. That goal was to help people just like myself find more joy and enthusiasm in who they are and what their life consists of right now. We can’t always change our circumstances, but we can learn to better embrace where we’re at, and that's …
A Less-Entitled, More-Wholehearted Approach to Kids Birthdays
Our three kids stared up at the presents I'd wrapped and set on the fridge—ready and waiting for our middle child's birthday the next day. "Four presents!" our oldest exclaimed. "That's more presents than I've ever had in my LIFE!" A part of me balked at that—he's certainly had more than …
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21 Ways to Celebrate Who You Are Right Now
This is a guest post from Amy M. Brinton of Live from the Heart. (Welcome, Amy!) I shuffle in my seat, chatting a little with a friend next to me, and then glance up and realize Rachel is teaching today. A small smile begins to spread on my face. It's Rachel's turn to teach the women's class at …
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Power of Perspective: A Lesson from My Darkest Moment as a Mom
Sinking into the chair beside my four-year-old son's hospital bed with a heavy sigh, I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders, and it threatened to crush me. It had been months since he started limping. Back then, I thought he may have fallen and twisted his ankle. He was, after all, only …
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8 Fun, Mindful Activities for Parents And Kids
This is a guest post from mindfulness mentor, blogger, and host of The Mindful Kind podcast, Rachael Kable. I was studying psychology and volunteering on a helpline at an anxiety recovery centre when I really began creating my own mindfulness practice. After struggling with stress for much of my …
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