Creating boundaries is essential for facilitating healthy relationships. As I navigate the complexities of parenting, I find myself questioning whether I need to create better boundaries with my kids to foster a healthier family dynamic. I’m learning the importance of separating their growth from mine, recognizing that establishing clear limits not only nurtures their independence but also supports my own personal development as a parent. But how do I create better boundaries with my kids? Boundaries was not something discussed or valued in my family of origin. Certainly not because it didn’t matter but more so because they didn’t know…
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I ask myself often- are we happy yet? Social media is tricky because while it offers expansion and insight, it creates a type of fear. Is it FOMO I’m thinking of? FOMO is a fear of missing out. Are we missing out on the adventures, the pictures, or even the quiet meditations? This constant comparison can lead to anxiety and a sense of inadequacy, as we scroll through curated highlights of others’ lives. Ultimately, it invites a discussion about how the pressures of everyday life can overshadow the joy found in our own experiences. It prompts the question whether social…
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The middle. No one talks about this part. The part in the middle of transformation. The icky, uncomfortable part where choices need to be made. The place where unbecoming everything you knew is the norm. Sobriety has opened up something in me that wouldn’t have been possible if I had continued numbing, even if mostly on the weekends. It is forcing me to face myself and the things that I ignored. Let’s give the middle a voice. Talking about the parts that are less glamorous are just as important as the grandiose ones. Right now, I am in the throes…
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Mastering life comes with many lessons. One of the hardest lessons in life is realizing that you are in charge of how the world impacts you. Hear me out. I’m talking about the day to day. The spilled milk. The stuff going wrong at work. The burnt toast. The dog getting out and making you late for work. I’m talking about life, lifing. Responding to Life’s Little Frustrations You see, these events are going to happen regardless of your reaction. So here’s the choice: respond with anger and frustration, pity or victimhood OR with a calm nervous system. Every situation…