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Navigating Overwhelming Demands and Self-Care – Mind Dump Style
F my damn life. Do I ever get to just have a moment to be me? To not be at everyone’s beck and call? I’m so done with this ridiculous bullshit version of my life. Every fucking thing I do… Continue reading
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Navigating Draining Friendships with Self-Care: A Personal Reflection
In a world that often glorifies extroversion, introverts like myself often find themselves navigating the delicate balance between social connection and solitude. While companionship is valuable, some friendships can inadvertently drain our energy, leaving us in need of time alone… Continue reading
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Draining Friends: How Some Well-Meaning Individuals Can Deplete an Introvert’s Energy
Introverts often find solace and recharge in solitude, but even the most introverted among us crave companionship and connection. However, not all social interactions are created equal. Some individuals, while well-meaning, can inadvertently drain an introvert’s energy, leaving them mentally… Continue reading
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Transitioning from Doing to Being: A Guide to Mindful Body Awareness
We often find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of activity in our fast-paced lives, constantly in “doing mode.” However, taking time to transition into “being mode” can be incredibly beneficial for our well-being. One way to do this is… Continue reading
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Echoes of Wisdom: Book Quotes That Resonate
In the pages of our favorite books, we often find passages that speak directly to our souls. Whether it’s a nugget of wisdom, a humorous quip, or a poignant reflection, these words have the power to resonate deeply within us.… Continue reading
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Navigating Crisis: A Parent’s Response to School Drama
You pull up to your kid middle school for pick up from after school activities and find a fire truck, an ambulance, three district officers, and four city police vehicles. What do you do? Me? I go around the block… Continue reading
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Sunrise, Games, and Gifts: Celebrating My Teenager’s Birthday
Today my youngest became a teenager. At the crack of dawn, she expressed her desire to witness the sunrise. Despite typically being awake during this time, the morning rush often prevents her from indulging in the serene spectacle. I decided… Continue reading
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Dr. Pepper
I’ve been a Dr. Pepper drinker since high school. I don’t drink much else, besides coffee. Just they way it is. Continue reading
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Readers Take Denver – Book Convention
In just two months, I will be attending my local book convention – Readers Take Denver. The event supports the charity Julie’s Friends which is a non-profit foundation dedicated to extending the lives of as many family furbabies as possible.… Continue reading
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Advice to My Teenage Self: Lessons Learned Through the Years
Dear Teenage Me, If I could go back in time and offer you some advice, there are two key things I wish I had known then. Firstly, your dad’s behavior may be hurtful, frustrating and usually painful, but he’s not… Continue reading
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