Forgiveness is not always easy, but what if it could feel a little lighter? A little more freeing? So often, we treat forgiveness like a favor we grant someone else. But what if the real power of forgiveness is not in letting go of someone else’s wrongdoing but in setting yourself free? When you shift […]
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Last weekend I found myself with a lot of unplanned time. Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Wide open, no plans, no kids, no responsibilities. OK, I had a giant chore list but I chose to ignore it. At first, emptiness felt bad. Friday night, no plans. Hmm. I should call someone. I SHOULD
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Hello reader, I’ve always found that prattling on about summer plans quickly devolves into a game of one-upsmanship. So, what are you doing this summer?Do you have summer plans?How do you summer? (gosh no, not the verb!) Starting with the expectation that one is able to afford a scenic change, a second house, has a
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Boundaries are like invisible lines that protect our personal space, emotional needs, and values. But they are often misunderstood. Some people think setting boundaries pushes others away, but in reality, the opposite is true. Setting healthy boundaries creates the space needed for deeper, more meaningful connections. They show self-respect, protect emotional well-being, and open the
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If my Oura ring is right, my daytime fatigue isn’t from a lack of sleep or exercise. It’s from a lack of daytime rest. Daytime rest? Like a nap? A siesta? Like someone else to make dinner and do laundry, drive my kids around and work? Yeah, daytime rest. Which is different from scrolling on
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When we think about what makes a good parent, emotional maturity might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it should be. Emotional maturity in parents forms the foundation for a child’s sense of security, self-worth, and emotional well-being. Without it, children often grow up feeling unseen, unheard, and unsupported in ways
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Ever feel that pressure to be everywhere, do everything, and stay in the loop 24/7? That’s FOMO—the fear of missing out. It keeps us scrolling, saying yes when we’d rather say no, and worrying that life is happening without us. But here’s the thing: constantly chasing what we might be missing is exhausting. The good
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Ever catch yourself wondering where all your energy went? You start the day feeling refreshed, but by the end of the day, you’re wiped out—physically, mentally, and emotionally. A lot of that exhaustion comes from how we pour our emotional energy into managing relationships, work stress, and all the things we expect of ourselves. An
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Have you ever felt mentally drained, stuck on even the smallest decisions, like what to eat for dinner or which TV show to watch? That’s decision fatigue in action. When our brains are overloaded with choices throughout the day, they start to wear down, making even simple decisions feel overwhelming. Given the constant stream of
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