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Stress Relief and Self Care-The Initial Plan
I started a series several years ago called Stress Relief and Self-Care. I want to include self-care in this series because, by taking care of ourselves, we can decrease our stress, at least for a moment. There are many times in our lives when we need stress relief. Divorce ranks high on the stress meter.…
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Quote by Ava DuVernay “Create Your Own Door”
This quote by Ava Du Vernay is accurate on many levels. To succeed in this life and be happy, we can’t continue to make the same mistakes or knock on the same door. We can’t continue to knock on the door of someone who damaged us and expect the situation to be different. We can’t…
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Journal Prompts-Do You Want to Share Your Story? Tell Your Story Through Journaling-Intro to a Monthly Series
I have found journaling to be an invaluable tool. Journaling is not only a way to relieve stress and help us process things; it is also a way to tell our story. I am a daughter, an ex-wife, a Christian, a nurse, a mom, and a grandmother. Life is busy, and even though it is…
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Quotes-“Be Brave Enough to be Bad at Something New”
Inspirational Quote… Whether you find yourself on a steady path or in a difficult life situation, you may new to be brave enough to try something new. You may be afraid that you will not be adequately prepared for this new adventure, but that should not hold us back because it is ok to try…
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Stress Relief and Self-Care: Yoga and Stress Relief
Let’s continue on with our series on stress relief and self-care. As I’ve mentioned throughout this series, not every method is going to be the right fit for everyone, and that’s completely okay. The goal is to explore different options and find what works for you. Today I want to talk about yoga. Now, I’ll…
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My Thoughts on a Divorce Article-“Embracing Your New Identity”
Embracing Your New Identity After Divorce Divorce does not just end a marriage. It quietly dismantles the person you thought you were. I recently came across an article on Hello Divorce called Embracing Your New Identity After Divorce, and I found myself nodding along to parts of it, pushing back on others, and filling in the…
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Beware The Narcissist A Few Ways to Know If You May Be Dating A Narcissist.
Beware the Narcissist-Part 4 Ways to Know If I May Be Dating a Narcissist When going through a divorce, many people realize for the first time, maybe in decades, that they were married to a narcissist. Sadly, most are not taught in school, or anywhere for that matter, what a narcissist is, so when confronted…
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The Joy-Finding Joy Even in Difficult Times
Joy is relative. I may find joy in something that does not bring you joy, and you may find joy in something that does not bring me joy. That being said, we can find some joy in all phases of our lives. During the most difficult and joyless time of my life, when my husband…
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Stress Relief and Self-Care:Need Stress Relief? Try Baking.
Let’s continue on with our series on stress relief and self-care. Today let’s take a look at Baking and Stress Relief… You might wonder, how can baking actually help reduce stress? According to Teeo Creations, baking serves as both a comforting activity and a distraction from the stressors in our lives. By focusing on the…
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Dating After Divorce: 6 Red Flags You May Be Dating a Married Man
If you’ve been through a divorce, whether it was a long marriage or just a short one, jumping back into the dating scene can feel like a whole new world—sometimes one you never expected to enter. If you’re online dating or just starting to date again, it’s super important to keep your eyes open and…