Bravery Is Not The Absence Of Fear; It Is Being Afraid And Doing It Anyway. Bravery Is Not The Absence Of Fear When you think of the word "bravery," you might conjure images of Sleeping Beauty's prince fighting Maleficent as a dragon or Anna approaching Elsa's ice castle in Frozen. These images give you the feeling that bravery is something that happens because continue reading...
EMPOWER YOURSELF
Learning how to empower yourself is a journey, but a very exciting and uplifting one!
You are strong, you are resilient, you smart and you are capable, you just have to build the tools to remind yourself. Here you can learn how to feel empowered, how to feel positive, how to set boundaries, and how to stay healthy during the challenging and less challenging times.
Empowering yourself isn't just finding the answers, but learning the questions to ask - of yourself and other people.
Find the self care steps that you may not have known were the right moves to empower yourself. The path is up ahead, you just have to learn how to put one foot in front of the other in the most healthy way possible.
How To Teach Children About Consent
It is never too early to teach consent to your kids, so it's time to start. Knowing that they have control over themselves is the first step to safety. Teaching Consent For Kids Among all of the growth and conversations in our society, the importance of teaching children about sexual consent is now at the forefront of people's minds. It has taken many, many years for the continue reading...
When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them The First Time
When People Show You Who They Are, Believe Them The First Time Dr. Maya Angelou once said, "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time." This is one of the hardest life lessons that I've ever tried to follow, but it is sage advice. When someone really shows you and tells you who they are, take them at their word. If someone you are dating cheats on continue reading...
It Is Not The Years In Your Life That Count – It Is The Life In Your Years
It Is Not The Years In Your Life That Count, It Is The Life In Your Years. It is not the years in your life that count - it is the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, has been credited with that inspirational quote, but it's not clear who actually said it. There is evidence that presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson II said it in a 1952 speech continue reading...
Talking About Incontinence – Who Needs To Know?
This post was made in partnership with Depend® brand. All opinions are my own. Managing incontinence can be a bit of a balancing act. You are always monitoring your physical health while doing your best to keep your emotional health in check. And as with everything else in life, you have to decide how much of your challenge you want to share with others and how much to keep continue reading...
What Major Life Skills Do Kids Need Before Leaving Home?
Every child needs some basic life skills before moving out or they won't be ready. Let this list put you on the road to making your child's future bright. Life Skills For Kids We all want to do the best for our children. We love them, we care for them, and we try to make their lives the brightest that we can within our abilities. But with that, we sometimes do a little continue reading...
Some People Feel The Rain, Others Just Get Wet
Live your life in an open, ready to receive way. If you're not feeling the rain, you're not living. Get out there and experience this life! Some People Feel The Rain When you think about your world, do you tend to be a glass half full or glass half empty person? I don't mean the person you portray to the public - I mean in your heart of hearts, known only to you. Do you continue reading...
How To Control Your Emotions And Not Let Them Control You
Learning how to control your emotions and not let them control you is a skill that takes time, but it is doable. Just watch the impact it can have on your life. Humans are unique in many ways. We can reason, make fire, walk upright, and do all kinds of things that other living beings can't do. But along with these gifts come some challenges that no one else continue reading...
Self-Forgiveness: Learning How To Truly Forgive Yourself
Self-forgiveness can be a challenge when you are struggling with your past, but there are ways to truly forgive yourself. It is a process that is never too late to start. Self-Forgiveness: Tips For Letting Go Of Guilt And Healing People may tell you that forgiveness is the kindest thing that you can do. When someone hurts you or wrongs you, forgive them - not for them, continue reading...
If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes
We are the only ones who can change our lives because we control our own destiny. If nothing changes, nothing changes. It is up to you! Change isn't easy. It might be exciting, it might be painful, it might be unnerving, but it is never easy. There's no way to feel comfortable within change. You never know what's going to happen and if you can't be sure of the outcome, you continue reading...