The other day, I got in the elevator with a co-worker. On our ride to the office, I asked how she was doing, and her answer was a deep breath then, "Okayyyyy." She asked me how I was doing and my response was similar – big breath in and out, then "Surviving." As the days … [Read more...] about Mom is Tired
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“If I Can Do It, You Can Too.”
One of my personal issues with January and new year’s resolutions is the reoccurring theme of “If I can do it, you can too.” Typically, this statement comes alongside stories of massive weight loss or a huge life change, such as a career shift. The underlying sentiment … [Read more...] about “If I Can Do It, You Can Too.”
Getting Out of Survival Mode
When someone asks, "How are you?" the common response is "good" or "fine" right? But for years now, my first thought has been "surviving." To be clear, there's nothing bad about my life so this isn't meant to be a post where I complain to get attention. Mostly, I feel like … [Read more...] about Getting Out of Survival Mode
How Do I Not Care About Everything?
This is a bit of an "is this just me?" post. And a request for some advice. As a mom, I feel like I’m programmed to care. About everything. Please tell me — how do I not care about everything? How do I become one of those moms that see a request to volunteer for … [Read more...] about How Do I Not Care About Everything?
Is Mom Mad or Mentally Exhausted?
This morning after I piled my kids, bags, raincoats, lunches into the car for school drop-off, my daughter asked me (in a super sweet, kind voice), "Mom, why do you always seem so mad? Well, not mad, but not happy." Always mad? Ugh. A shot to my heart. She clarified … [Read more...] about Is Mom Mad or Mentally Exhausted?