Tag: self care
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I’m Back!
I haven’t posted for a long time, but I’m back and hoping to share some more fun adventures and such, along with my postpartum journey. I had a healthy baby girl almost six weeks ago and I’ve been reminded of all the wonderful but exhausting things that come with parenting a newborn. Getting up every…
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Unwinding After a Demanding Day
Demanding days can come in all shapes and forms. Sometimes days can be physically demanding (hello there half marathon training) and some days can be mentally and emotionally draining. I often find myself gravitating towards a glass of wine or sweet treat while watching some TV. Some nights it’s just laying in bed and scrolling…
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Slowing Down Enough to Take a Break
I recently saw a reel on social media that hit home for me. It was a mom saying that a day “off” without work or a kid isn’t a break. Going to the grocery store without your kid is not a break. Folding laundry in silence is not a break. The list goes on. I…
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Yes! I always need (me) time.
Do you need time? I always wish I had more time. Whether it be for accomplishing tasks or meeting a deadline, more time usually equates to less stress for me. One thing I always am in shortage of (usually) is time for myself. Between work, raising a kid, and keeping a house in order (at…
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It’s OK To Ask For Help
What’s something you believe everyone should know. One thing I think everyone should know is that it’s OK to ask for for help. I am a very independent person and personally have a hard time asking for and accepting help. And I know that I’m not the only one. A turning point for myself is…