What is toxic postivity and Why it is unhealthy

What is toxic postivity and Why it is unhealthy

There is this false narrative floating around that we need to be happy all the time. 


We are being told we can't just sit back and process a unique, difficult, or bad situation. Instead, people are telling us we need to find the good. Search out the blessing. Or worse, just get over it. 

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relationships, mindset, emotional health, mental health

The strongest women ask for help!

The strongest women ask for help!

We need to change the way we view asking for help. 


This topic was sparked off of a conversation with a teenager who needed to ask for help to do something.


Back story a piece of paper needed to be taken into a building and they didn't feel comfortable doing it. My suggestion was why don't you ask Jill to do it. 

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mom life, raising girls, personal development

Stop Seeking Approval From The Outside World

Stop Seeking Approval From The Outside World

Do you serve or volunteer out of a place of wanting to help or because of a nudge forcing you to do it? For fear of saying no?  Even more importantly are you serving because you are looking for a place to fit in or are you seeking approval? 


I know for me, it was the latter. I was constantly saying yes to people when I really wanted to say no. But the fear of letting people down bothered me. Then there was me trying to find my place to fit-in. And lastly only because I hate to admit it I was seeking approval from other people.  

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relationships, life

Come Out Of The Shadows

Come Out Of The Shadows
 I feel ya girl. If you stay in the shadows you are in your safe spot. Out of sight out of mind. I hear ya- you don't like all the attention or the fuss surrounding you. And the absolute last thing you want to do is cause a commotion by speaking your mind. Or even worse saying what's on your mind and offending someone. Then you have your worst fear acknowledged. You are abandoned. Left all alone. 
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self-love, self-care

Love People Or Polish Your Stuff

Love People Or Polish Your Stuff

Your phone dings. You look to see who it is. You see that a friend says she is in the neighborhood and is going to drop by. 


Your first reaction is sheer joy! You feel incredibly special that someone is wanting to see you. You can’t wait to talk to your girlfriend. Even if it is for only a few minutes. 

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relationships, family,
 
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