When I Think About Self Improvement…

When I stop and think about Self Improvement, I am grounded in the idea of what can actually help me improve. We are in the month of September which is Self-improvement month and it has me riled up. What is wrong with me that I need improvement? This is what I’m thinking- I need all … Continue reading When I Think About Self Improvement… →

More On September: National Suicide Prevention Month

As I mentioned in an earlier blog, September is National Suicide Prevention Month as well as Self Improvement Month. I wanted to share more on my story as well as the story of how this affected a close friend of mine from the past. *Trigger warning – Talk of suicide, self-harm, and death Suicide prevention … Continue reading More On September: National Suicide Prevention Month →

When a therapist can’t help anymore! Did I just get broken up with by my therapist?

I have a long history of a long line of therapists, whom I did not trust. I have been burned many times when trusting a therapist. Since moving to Mass. I have had a therapist who I connected with, who I trusted, and who I formed a bond with. This past month I am having … Continue reading When a therapist can’t help anymore! Did I just get broken up with by my therapist? →

Taking One For the Team: Self-Improvement and the Art of War

“Self-improvement is the improvement of one's knowledge, status, or character by one's own efforts”. I recently read an article full of puns written by James Clear and while the puns make achieving self-improvement seem fail-proof it really isn’t. However, “Failure is not a result of poor willpower, but a result of poor strategy.” So, I … Continue reading Taking One For the Team: Self-Improvement and the Art of War →

Diary 101 #10: Who Am I?

Dear Diary: I am getting old, and with that comes confusion. In my younger Life, I wanted to be the “rich girl”, the one with all the style and class but instead, I was a poor girl who was clumsy and awkward. Then in my 20’s I wanted to be wild and crazy. In my … Continue reading Diary 101 #10: Who Am I? →

Nothing and I mean NOTHING works the way you want it…

Ever have one of those days where nothing works the way you think it should? Well, welcome to my world. I have those days almost every day. I have to go the long untraveled road to get to the simplest answers or solutions. It really is frustrating and sometimes overwhelming. Being a super hyper person … Continue reading Nothing and I mean NOTHING works the way you want it… →

Self Improvement and Suicide

Content warning: Talks of suicide . . . Self-Improvement month being at the same time as Suicide prevention month is on a fine line of miscommunication. The idea of someone thinking that all suicides involve people that need self-improvement could be flawed. People often think that people who need self improvement are needing the improvement … Continue reading Self Improvement and Suicide →

Recap On My Birthday Month!

I am so thankful. My birthday was so relaxing and sweet. I had a birthday weekend and my birthday was on Monday. Ok, so I’ll be the first to admit I use my birthday /day/week/ month to get some things I want done. The boys have eventually learned that birthday month is a thing when … Continue reading Recap On My Birthday Month! →

September Goals

The thing about goals I want you to understand is some people do and some people do not function well with goals. What works for me may not work for you and that is ok. I sometimes meet all my goals and sometimes I don’t meet a single one. This month I have some pretty … Continue reading September Goals →

August Favorites

Nexcare Max Hold Waterproof band-aids Dove Invisible Dry Spray Sheer Fresh Antiperspirant Dove sensitive & Dove Renewing Body Wash with Peony and Rose OilEOS 24-hour Moisture Body Lotion Vanilla Cashmere {repeat from July} still in love Extra Strength Antacid Assorted Berry Chewable tablets (the Target brand)Torrid Tees and Shorts Have become my favorite thing to … Continue reading August Favorites →