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New Habits and the Unexpected Draw of the Past
Ever wonder why you always get pulled back into old habits while trying to form new ones? This blog post digs deeper into the unexpected psychological force behind this phenomenon.
Your guide to leveraging habits and routines
This comprehensive blog post will provide essential insights on the benefits of habits & routines. Get started on your journey to create a structured and organized lifestyle for optimal fulfillment.
How to Reflect on the Year with Your Family
This is the perfect time to reflect on the year with your family. ​But… that can feel pretty out of reach. How are we supposed to help our kids reflect? That’s not typically a thing kids are willing to sit still and do. ​Fortunately, the wise Vanessa Quigley of @chatbooks is here to help with 3 insightful tips: 1) Host a "Remember When" Celebration. 2) Decide on a family theme. 3) Create a photo book of the year. To learn more, head to the link! | 3 in 30 Podcast | Positive Parenting |
How to Improve Your Mental Health in Two Minutes a Day
Are you wondering how to improve your mental health but are too busy to implement complicated programs? All you need is two minutes of a reflection practice like my Flecks of Gold Journal! The benefits of this practice include: 1) Promotes healing. 2) Promotes Resilience. 3) Quiets Anxiety. Come learn more by clicking on the link! | Benefits of Journaling | Mental Health for Women | 3 in 30 |
Navigating the Holiday Blues
It’s “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for some of us, it doesn’t necessarily feel like it. If you're pasting on a smile, but inside feeling not-so-festive, you are not alone! Here are 3 helpful tips from Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, MD on how to navigate the holiday blues: 1) Acknowledge your emotions. 2) Draw boundaries for self-care. 3) Settle into your body. Learn more by clicking on the link! | 3 in 30 Podcast | Mental Health for Women | Depression During the Holidays |
Navigating the Holiday Blues
It’s “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for some of us, it doesn’t necessarily feel like it. If you're pasting on a smile, but inside feeling not-so-festive, you are not alone! Here are 3 helpful tips from Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, MD on how to navigate the holiday blues: 1) Acknowledge your emotions. 2) Draw boundaries for self-care. 3) Settle into your body. Learn more by clicking on the link! | 3 in 30 Podcast | Mental Health for Women | Depression During the Holidays |
Managing Your Mental Load During the Holidays
Are you struggling to manage holiday stress? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the jingling chaos of the holiday season? You're not alone! The holidays can add a huge load on us moms. Here are 3 realistic, actionable tips to combat overwhelm from my team: 1) Create a spreadsheet for your kids to fill out. 2) Take charge of your distractions. 3) Ask yourself, "What is enough?" Learn more by clicking on the link! | 3 in 30 Podcast | Smart Parenting | Holiday Stress |
Tips to Help Avoid Holiday Stress! 🎄🕎
Does stress ever take the joy out of the holiday season for you? 🙋‍♀️ If this is you, I want to assure you that it IS possible to plan a connective, peaceful holiday season without the overwhelming stress. Here are 3 tips: 1) Evaluate the source of your expectations. 2) Notice when you are self-silencing. 3) Reclaim Your Autonomy. Come learn more by heading to the link! | 3 in 30 Podcast | Holiday Traditions for Families | Stressful Holidays | Mental Health for Mom
Living with Grief: 3 Tips for Hope
Living with grief can feel heavy, dark, and confusing. It's a time when it's easy to lose ourselves. Grief looks different for everyone, and if you are in the middle of grieving, my heart aches for you. 💔 I hope you find these tips helpful and healing: 1) Manage your mindset. 2) Center your soul-care. 3) Collect your community. For more details, head to the link. Hugs my friend. ❤‍🩹 | 3 in 30 Podcast | Mental Health for Women | Dealing with Grief | Navigating Grief |
How to Earn Travel Points to Travel with Your Family
Do you love to travel with your family but struggle with how expensive it is? You can use credit card points for travel! Get started with these 3 tips to enjoy FREE TRIPS for your family! Head to the link to dive in more! | 3 in 30 Podcast | Family Adventures | Smart Parenting | Budget Travel for Families |
Tips to Help Avoid Holiday Stress! 🎄🕎
Does stress ever take the joy out of the holiday season for you? 🙋‍♀️ If this is you, I want to assure you that it IS possible to plan a connective, peaceful holiday season without the overwhelming stress. These 3 tips really do help! Come learn more by heading to the link! If I could have one wish for the holidays, it would be for you to reclaim this time of year! 🎁 | 3 in 30 Podcast | Holiday Traditions for Families | Stressful Holidays | Mental Health for Mom |
Tips to Help Avoid Holiday Stress! 🎄🕎
Does stress ever take the joy out of the holiday season for you? 🙋‍♀️ If this is you, I want to assure you that it IS possible to plan a connective, peaceful holiday season without the overwhelming stress. Here are 3 tips: 1) Evaluate the source of your expectations. 2) Notice when you are self-silencing. 3) Reclaim Your Autonomy. Come learn more by heading to the link! | 3 in 30 Podcast | Holiday Traditions for Families | Stressful Holidays | Mental Health for Mom
Love Languages in Marriage: What to Do When It Gets Tricky!
Love languages in marriage can be tricky! Do you and your spouse speak the same love language? My husband and I DO NOT. 😝 I am a words girl - I love them, and I need them. He, on the other hand, craves quality time. Come learn 3 takeaways if you're struggling with the differences between your love languages: 1) Notice their unique expressions of love. 2) Teach them how to love you well. 3) Remember, you can only change yourself. Click on the link to learn more!
Living with Grief: 3 Tips for Moving Through
Living with grief can feel heavy, dark, and confusing. It's a time when it's easy to lose ourselves. Grief looks different for everyone, and if you are in the middle of grieving, my heart aches for you. 💔 I hope you find these tips helpful and healing: 1) Manage your mindset. 2) Center your soul-care. 3) Collect your community. For more details, head to the link. Hugs my friend. ❤‍🩹 | 3 in 30 Podcast | Mental Health for Women | Dealing with Grief | Navigating Grief |
Living with Grief without Losing Yourself
Living with grief can feel heavy, dark, and confusing. It's a time when it's easy to lose ourselves. Grief looks different for everyone, and if you are in the middle of grieving, my heart aches for you. 💔 I hope you find these tips helpful and healing: 1) Manage your mindset. 2) Center your soul-care. 3) Collect your community. For more details, head to the link. Hugs my friend. ❤‍🩹 | 3 in 30 Podcast | Mental Health for Women | Dealing with Grief | Navigating Grief |