Do you often feel manipulated by a loved one with mental illness? Would you be willing to look at it from a new perspective? Today, I am excited to introduce you to Amanda Smith, LCSW. She is a friend, mentor, and encourager. Amanda has helped me learn new skills, understand mental illness, improve my relationships…
Are you a perfectionist? Don’t be so quick to say “no.” Perfectionism does not mean you do everything perfect. In fact, it can be quite the opposite. Do you ever find yourself hours into a project and you have gone beyond what is necessary – but you are unable to cease striving. This behavior just…
Did you set out to be a perfect parent? As I held my sweet baby in my arms, I vowed to be the ideal mom. But then it happened, I made mistakes, one right after the other. Perfection was not attainable! It was as if a light bulb went off and I began to see…
Do you love setting goals but despise making New Year’s Resolutions? If so, you are not alone. However, if you skip goal setting altogether, you might be missing an excellent opportunity for growth. So it got me wondering, what is the best way to secure our goal success?
Christmas will arrive sooner than we realize. Have you ever found yourself in that place where you contemplate, “Can we please skip Christmas this year?” The mere thought of it can be pretty overwhelming. I vividly recall a specific year when I wished to fast forward through December.
Does the mere mention of the upcoming holidays cause you to gasp for air, sweat profusely, or wish the season was over before it begins? Maybe you know upfront the holidays will be a struggle, which makes it hard to look forward to them. However, understanding what helps can make a world of difference. As…
Do you ever have a morning where you wake up, and life stinks? The last thing on your mind is an “attitude of gratitude.” In your mind, you ponder how life is unfair, or how you got the short end of the stick. It can be a dangerous place to reside for too long. When…
Do you ever read something and it resonates with your soul? Don’t you just love it when that happens? Well, I want to make sure you have not missed one of our most popular posts from the first year at “Embracing the Unexpected.” Just click on the picture to take you to the post.
Are you brave enough to expose your imperfections? To let others learn from your blunders? I used to think to teach and lead one needed to have the appearance of having it all together. Then one particular night I could no longer keep up the pretense.
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