Life can throw us some tough curveballs—divorce, major changes, and unexpected challenges that can feel overwhelming and chaotic. Amidst this uncertainty, a simple, consistent morning routine can be a surprisingly powerful tool. While it might seem mundane, having a steady start to your day can bring structure, ease mental clutter, and create a calming sense…
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Inspirational Quote by Walt Whitman-Face Toward the Sunshine
Sometimes, it’s something as simple as a quote that can lift our spirits and help us face life in the right direction. I recently came across a beautiful line by Walt Whitman: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” These words truly resonate with me. To me, this means focusing…
Need Stress Relief? Give Exercise A Try!
Divorce is one of life’s most stressful experiences, ranking very high on the stress scale. With so many reasons for stress, it’s vital to prioritize self-care and find ways to reduce the pressure as much as possible. Exercise is a powerful tool for managing stress—it helps clear the mind, boost our mood, and improve overall…
Inspirational Quotes: Finding Courage to Open New Doors
Today, I want to share a quote by Ava DuVernay that really resonates: “I’m not going to continue knocking that old door that doesn’t open for me. I’m going to create my own door and walk through that.” This hits home on so many levels. To find success and happiness, we can’t keep repeating the…
Inspirational Quote-Don’t Let Others Destroy Your Inner Peace byt Dalai Lama
A Quote by the Dalai Lama… “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” Dalai Lama Another way to phrase this is not to let someone else steal our peace of mind. We’ve all faced moments when words or actions leave us shaken, making it hard to move forward without carrying some…
Joy-Finding Joy Even In Difficult Times.
Joy is relative. I may find joy in something that does not bring you joy, and you may find joy in something that does not bring me joy. That being said, we can find some joy in all phases of our lives. During the most difficult and joyless time of my life, when my husband…
Journal Prompts:Tell Your Story Through Journaling. What was Your Career Goal as a Child? How Was Your Reality Different?
Tell Your Story Through Journaling I have found journaling to be an invaluable tool. Journaling is not only a way to relieve stress and help us process things; it is also a way to tell our story. My career goal as a child was pure, idealistic, and full of hope. I recall so clearly my…
Stress Relief and Self Care-The Initial Plan
I started a series several years ago called Stress Relief and Self-Care. I want to include self-care in this series because, by taking care of ourselves, we can decrease our stress, at least for a moment. There are many times in our lives when we need stress relief. Divorce ranks high on the stress meter….
Solo Travel-How Can I Connect With Others When I Solo Travel?
I love to travel. I enjoy exploring my home state of North Carolina and crossing the state line to explore other parts of the country and beyond. Now that I am divorced, I travel alone. I figure if I wait for someone to go with me, I may never go, so I gladly accept the…
Journal Prompt-Tell Your Story Through Journaling-Intro to a Monthly Series
I have found journaling to be an invaluable tool. Journaling is not only a way to relieve stress and help us process things; it is also a way to tell our story. I am a daughter, an ex-wife, a Christian, a nurse, a mom, and a grandmother. Life is busy, and even though it is…